Canaletto
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: The 17th and 18th Centuries
- Categories: Arts
- Subcategories: Artists, Artisans
- Curriculum: Italian History, 18th Century European History
Article abstract: Among the most popular of the Old Masters, Canaletto preserved in his canvases the world of eighteenth century Venice. His realistic portrayal of the commonplace and his brilliant clarity influenced numerous artists in Italy and England.
Early Life
The son of Bernardo and Artemisia Barbieri Canal, Giovanni Antonio Canal, named Canaletto—little Canal—to distinguish him from his father, was born in Venice on October 18, 1697. After nearly a century of artistic decline, Venice was experiencing a renaissance during Canaletto’s youth....
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