The Bucintore Returning to the Molo on Ascension Day

作品描述

This oil-on-canvas painting by Canaletto depicts the Bucentaur returning to the pier at the Doge's Palace in Venice, capturing the grandeur of the city's landmarks such as the Piazzetta San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the San Marco basin. The scene is set during the Festa della Sensa, a significant Venetian festival, and showcases the intricate details of Venetian architecture and the bustling waterfront. The painting is part of a series that includes variations in various collections, including the Pushkin Museum in Moscow and the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle.