WITTEL, Caspar Andriaans van
(b. 1653, Amersfoort, d. 1736, Roma)

The Piazzetta from the Bacino di San Marco

c. 1700
Oil on canvas, 27 x 42 cm
Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome

The Venetian views of Van Wittel are characterised by the accuracy in details, the topographical precision and the crystalline quality of colour.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 12 minutes):
Benedetto Marcello: Oboe concerto in D minor