Title: View of the Customs House and Church of Santa Maria della Salute, Grand Canal, Venice (1760)
Description:
This 18th-century engraving by I. Tirion offers a panoramic view of the Grand Canal in Venice. The scene focuses on the Old Customs House (*Tolhuis*) and the majestic Church of Santa Maria della Salute, located at the entrance to the canal. The foreground is bustling with various boats, including iconic Venetian gondolas, adding a lively maritime atmosphere to the tranquil architectural backdrop.
Published around 1760, this print originally appeared in *Hedendaagsche Historie, of Tegenwoordige Staat van alle Volkeren*, a significant historical and geographical publication of the period. The engraving showcases the beauty and grandeur of Venice, capturing a moment of everyday life along its famous waterways, with intricate attention to architectural and nautical details.
This work is a fine example of 18th-century printmaking, reflecting Venice's importance as a center of art, culture, and commerce.
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