Alighting from a Gondola in Canal Grande in Venice. In the Background Santa Marie delle Salute 1860s

Wilhelm Marstrand's "Alighting from a Gondola in Canal Grande in Venice. In the Background Santa Marie delle Salute" (1860s), depicts a bustling scene in Venice. The ink drawing captures a gondola arriving at a landing, with passengers disembarking. The artist, known for his detailed depictions of everyday life, skillfully portrays the interaction of the passengers with the gondolier. The iconic Santa Maria della Salute church in the background provides a familiar landmark for viewers familiar with Venice. The drawing, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, demonstrates Marstrand's keen observation and ability to capture the vibrant atmosphere of the Italian city.