The Canal Grande and the Bridge of Rialto (After 1735, National Gallery, Rome, Italy)

Canaletto rarely painted Rialto and when he did he preferred to paint it from a distance. This is one of the closest he ever went; making marvels of the geometry of the design and ensuring that the view of the canal was not too narrow by balancing the sky and the opening of the canal which, on this side of the bridge, closes somehow. 

Our artist interpreted this painting in a masterly way.  When an observer looks at the table lamp he feels projected into the view which so faithfully reproduces figures, gondolas and buildings. Consider the study and pains the ceramic master went through to measure the depth to the Rialto bridge and balance the overall view against a convex surface whilst maintaining proportions. Study the composition of the whole, the contrast between the blues of the water and those of the sky; all feats that had been deemed almost impossible until today.

Back to Index       Back to Home

Next Page             Previous Page

(C) Maioliche Originali Deruta (MOD) Autori: Manufacturing Quality for the Discerning Collector and Art Investor