Venice, Basilica della Salute.
Oil on canvas
School of Francesco Guardi
Late 18th century Era
Beautiful antique carved and gilded frame
Canvas dimensions 35 x 27, frame 50 x 42
Excellent condition
The painting depicts a spectacular view of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute seen from the Grand Canal.
The white mass of the magnificent Baroque building stands out, illuminated by sunlight in the blue sky of a beautiful day. The shaded facades of the buildings next to the church contribute to enhancing its imposing and sinuous shape, which creates silvery reflections in the waters of the Canal. The painting is of excellent quality, made by an artist with great miniaturist skills, highlighted by the perfection in describing the figures on the boats, in the most typical pictorial technique of the great Venetian Masters.
The small dimensions of this jewel were intended to favor the sale to wealthy travelers of the time, who, lacking the more modern postcards, could have a souvenir of the cities visited, among which Venice had always been considered the most coveted destination.
The painting has been cleaned, restored and relined towards the end of the 19th century and inserted in a beautiful carved and gilded frame of English manufacture, confirming that the work comes from an old collection in the United Kingdom.
The painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity according to law.
Negotiable price and personalized payments.
Tracked shipping (DHL TRACKING) and fully insured with anti-shock packaging in a custom-made wooden crate.
Delivery within 3 working days from receipt of the bank transfer (DHL EXPRESS)
All images of the work are published on the private website. Link:
https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/venezia--basilica-della-salute-
