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Chiesa et Hospitale de Mendicanti (plate 35)

published 1703

Luca Carlevariis

Associated Names

Luca Carlevariis

Author, Venetian, 1663 - 1729

The image is an illustration of the Church and Hospital of the Mendicanti with a canal scene. The perspective is slightly elevated, showing the architecture and canal activity below. Various structures and buildings are visible, creating depth. The building on the right has columns and statues. The lines are detailed, capturing textures. The color palette is sepia, typical of a pen and ink drawing. Gondolas are on the canal, with human figures nearby. In the background, there are more buildings and a bridge over the canal.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection, David K.E. Bruce Fund
Dimensions

page size: 27 x 35.2 cm (10 5/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
overall size (volume closed): 28.3 x 36.9 x 3 cm (11 1/8 x 14 1/2 x 1 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1985.61.464.98

Veduta della Chiesa Ducal di S. Marco (plate 1)

Luca Carlevariis

1703

Le Fabriche, e Vedute di Venetia, disegnate, poste in prospettiva et intagliate da Luca Carlevarijs

Luca Carlevariis

1703

Altra Parte Deli Palazzo Zenobio

Luca Carlevariis

1703

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mark J. Millard, New York; purchased by NGA, 1985.

Associated Names

Millard, Mark Jacob

Inscriptions

stamped in ink on verso: 103

Wikidata ID

Q77005274

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