The Bishop's Tomb

c. 1735/1746

Canaletto

Associated Names
Canaletto

Artist, Venetian, 1697 - 1768

The image depicts an elevated view of a detailed architectural scene. In the foreground, there is a large textured tree with branches hanging over tall stone structures. A column and arcuated structure frame the right side, and a statue stands on a ledge. The horizon line is high, visible behind hills or mountains in the background. The artwork features intricate linework creating light and shadow through hatching. The monochromatic palette emphasizes architectural and natural details, with hills and a building in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of W.G. Russell Allen

  • Accession Number

    1941.1.199

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bromberg 1993, no. 15, only state

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Vesme, Alexandre de (Baudi di Vesme, Alessandro). Le peintre-graveur italien; ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de Bartsch. Milan: Ulrico Hoepli, 1906.

1974

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: a catalogue and study illustrating and describing the known states, including those hitherto unrecorded. London: Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1974, no. 15, only.

1993

  • Bromberg, Ruth. Canaletto's etchings: revised and enlarged edition of the catalogue raisonné. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1993, no. 15, only.

2002

  • Montecuccoli degli Erri, Federico. Canaletto incisore. Venice: Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti, 2002, no. 30.

Wikidata ID

Q64954265

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