![Portrait of Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/canaletto000.jpg)
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto Painting Reproductions 9 of 13
1697-1768
Italian Rococo Painter
Giovanni Antonio Canal, better known as Canaletto, was an Italian painter born on October 28, 1697, in Venice, Italy. He is renowned for his highly detailed and atmospheric paintings of Venice, which captured the city's architecture, canals, and everyday life with remarkable precision and skill. Canaletto's works played a significant role in shaping the veduta genre (cityscape painting) and establishing his reputation as one of the greatest painters of the 18th century.
Canaletto came from a family of artists. His father, Bernardo Canal, was a painter of theatrical scenery, and his nephew, Bernardo Bellotto, also became a prominent veduta painter. Canaletto began his artistic training under his father's guidance, learning the basics of perspective and architectural drawing. Later, he became a student of Luca Carlevarijs, a successful landscape and cityscape painter in Venice, who influenced his early style.
In the 1720s, Canaletto embarked on a period of intense study and observation of the cityscape. He developed a distinctive approach to capturing the architectural landmarks and distinctive features of Venice, focusing on accurate renderings of buildings, canals, and lighting conditions. His paintings often featured dramatic compositions, where he would meticulously depict the play of light and shadow, as well as the reflections on the water, to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Canaletto's attention to detail and technical precision earned him recognition and popularity among the Venetian aristocracy and foreign visitors. He attracted the attention of English collectors and received commissions to paint views of Venice. In 1746, Canaletto traveled to London, where he stayed for almost ten years. During this time, he produced numerous paintings of the city's landmarks, including St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and the Thames River.
His London paintings, while maintaining his signature style, also showcased his ability to capture the essence of a different cityscape. Canaletto's works were highly sought after, and he achieved great success in the English art market. His paintings found their way into the collections of prominent collectors and patrons, including King George III.
However, the London years took a toll on Canaletto's creativity, and he faced financial difficulties. In 1755, he returned to Venice, where he continued to paint and enjoy some success. His later works showed a shift towards a more colorful and painterly style, departing from the meticulous precision of his earlier works.
Canaletto's legacy as a master of veduta painting endures to this day. His depictions of Venice, with their meticulous attention to architectural details and atmospheric effects, provide a valuable historical record of the city's appearance during the 18th century. His influence extended beyond his lifetime, inspiring later generations of artists and contributing to the development of landscape and cityscape painting. Canaletto's works can be found in major museums and art collections worldwide, and his contributions to the art world continue to be celebrated.
Canaletto came from a family of artists. His father, Bernardo Canal, was a painter of theatrical scenery, and his nephew, Bernardo Bellotto, also became a prominent veduta painter. Canaletto began his artistic training under his father's guidance, learning the basics of perspective and architectural drawing. Later, he became a student of Luca Carlevarijs, a successful landscape and cityscape painter in Venice, who influenced his early style.
In the 1720s, Canaletto embarked on a period of intense study and observation of the cityscape. He developed a distinctive approach to capturing the architectural landmarks and distinctive features of Venice, focusing on accurate renderings of buildings, canals, and lighting conditions. His paintings often featured dramatic compositions, where he would meticulously depict the play of light and shadow, as well as the reflections on the water, to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Canaletto's attention to detail and technical precision earned him recognition and popularity among the Venetian aristocracy and foreign visitors. He attracted the attention of English collectors and received commissions to paint views of Venice. In 1746, Canaletto traveled to London, where he stayed for almost ten years. During this time, he produced numerous paintings of the city's landmarks, including St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and the Thames River.
His London paintings, while maintaining his signature style, also showcased his ability to capture the essence of a different cityscape. Canaletto's works were highly sought after, and he achieved great success in the English art market. His paintings found their way into the collections of prominent collectors and patrons, including King George III.
However, the London years took a toll on Canaletto's creativity, and he faced financial difficulties. In 1755, he returned to Venice, where he continued to paint and enjoy some success. His later works showed a shift towards a more colorful and painterly style, departing from the meticulous precision of his earlier works.
Canaletto's legacy as a master of veduta painting endures to this day. His depictions of Venice, with their meticulous attention to architectural details and atmospheric effects, provide a valuable historical record of the city's appearance during the 18th century. His influence extended beyond his lifetime, inspiring later generations of artists and contributing to the development of landscape and cityscape painting. Canaletto's works can be found in major museums and art collections worldwide, and his contributions to the art world continue to be celebrated.
310 Canaletto Paintings
![Landscape with Equestrian Statue, n.d. by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto193.jpg)
Landscape with Equestrian Statue n.d.
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 13.8 x 20.5 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 13.8 x 20.5 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
![Landscape With Three Bridges, c.1744/46 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto194.jpg)
Landscape With Three Bridges c.1744/46
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 14.2 x 20.9 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 14.2 x 20.9 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
![The Market on the Molo, n.d. by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto195.jpg)
The Market on the Molo n.d.
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 14.2 x 20.8 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 14.2 x 20.8 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
![Piazzetta with Campanile under Construction, n.d. by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto196.jpg)
Piazzetta with Campanile under Construction n.d.
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 39.9 x 29.1 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 39.9 x 29.1 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
![View of the Arch of Constantine and Environs, Rome, c.1758/65 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto197.jpg)
View of the Arch of Constantine and Environs, Rome c.1758/65
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 20.3 x 31.8 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 20.3 x 31.8 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
![Al Dolo, n.d. by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto198.jpg)
Al Dolo n.d.
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 29.8 x 42.5 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 29.8 x 42.5 cm
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, California, USA
![Capriccio: House and Tower on a Lagoon, n.d. by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto199.jpg)
Capriccio: House and Tower on a Lagoon n.d.
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 21.4 x 31.6 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 21.4 x 31.6 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
![Architectural Design (Piazza with Open Colonnade), n.d. by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto200.jpg)
Architectural Design (Piazza with Open Colonnade) n.d.
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 13.5 x 18.5 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 13.5 x 18.5 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA
![Veduta Ideata with San Simeone Piccolo, c.1735 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto201.jpg)
Veduta Ideata with San Simeone Piccolo c.1735
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 31.2 x 46.8 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 31.2 x 46.8 cm
Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan, USA
![Imaginary View of a Palace on the Shore of the Lagoon (The Villa Contarini), c.1750/59 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto202.jpg)
Imaginary View of a Palace on the Shore of the ... c.1750/59
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 26.9 x 42.1 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 26.9 x 42.1 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA
![View with Ruins, n.d. by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto203.jpg)
View with Ruins n.d.
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 19.7 x 15.6 cm
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 19.7 x 15.6 cm
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada
![View of an Ancient Doorway, n.d. by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto204.jpg)
View of an Ancient Doorway n.d.
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 19.7 x 15.6 cm
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 19.7 x 15.6 cm
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada
![Distant View of St. Paul's Cathedral, c.1746/55 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto205.jpg)
Distant View of St. Paul's Cathedral c.1746/55
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 28 x 52.7 cm
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, USA
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 28 x 52.7 cm
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, USA
![The Piazzetta Looking towards Santa Maria della Salute, c.1726 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto206.jpg)
The Piazzetta Looking towards Santa Maria della Salute c.1726
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 23.2 x 18.2 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 23.2 x 18.2 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
![San Marco and the Piazza Looking East, c.1725 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto207.jpg)
San Marco and the Piazza Looking East c.1725
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 18.1 x 23.4 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 18.1 x 23.4 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
![The Piazza Looking West, c.1725 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto208.jpg)
The Piazza Looking West c.1725
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 18 x 23.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 18 x 23.1 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
![The Piazzetta Looking North, c.1725 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto209.jpg)
The Piazzetta Looking North c.1725
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 23.3 x 18 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 23.3 x 18 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
![The Piazza Looking North-West with the Narthex of San Marco, c.1725 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto210.jpg)
The Piazza Looking North-West with the Narthex of ... c.1725
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 23.3 x 18 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 23.3 x 18 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
![The Piazzetta Looking Towards San Giorgio Maggiore, c.1725 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto211.jpg)
The Piazzetta Looking Towards San Giorgio Maggiore c.1725
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 23.2 x 17.8 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 23.2 x 17.8 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
![A View on the Lower Reaches of the Grand Canal, c.1730 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto212.jpg)
A View on the Lower Reaches of the Grand Canal c.1730
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 27 x 37.4 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 27 x 37.4 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
![The Piazzetta Looking South, 1729 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto213.jpg)
The Piazzetta Looking South 1729
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 21.3 x 31.7 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 21.3 x 31.7 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
![San Geremia and the Entrance to the Cannaregio, 1734 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto214.jpg)
San Geremia and the Entrance to the Cannaregio 1734
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 18.8 x 27 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 18.8 x 27 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
![The Bacino di San Marco on Ascension Day, 1729 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto215.jpg)
The Bacino di San Marco on Ascension Day 1729
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 21.3 x 31.7 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 21.3 x 31.7 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
![The Piazzetta dei Leoni, c.1735/40 by Canaletto | Painting Reproduction](https://cdn.topofart.com/images/artists/Giovanni_Antonio_Canal_Canaletto/paintings-lg/canaletto216.jpg)
The Piazzetta dei Leoni c.1735/40
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Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 19 x 27.4 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom
Giovanni Antonio Canal Canaletto
Original Size: 19 x 27.4 cm
The Royal Collection, London, United Kingdom