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#venice

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Jonathan Emmesedi

Giambattista Tiepolo
Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice
1740s
Oil on canvas, 135 x 275 cm
Palazzo Ducale, Venice

This image has remained in my mind's eye for years. I was going to write that it was the visual equivalent of an earworm, but that wouldn't be quite right, as that term suggests something annoying of which one would be glad to be rid.

The image depicts an 18th century painting featuring two central figures. On the left, the muscular, bearded figure of Neptune with a trident on his back is emptying a cornucopia like shell overflowing with coins. He is shirtless, with a stern expression, and his body is partially turned towards a female figure on the right who personifies Venice. Adorned with a crown and a luxurious ermine robe with an orange lining, Venice is pointing at Neptune, indicating a moment of interaction. She is seated on a richly draped fabric adding to the regal atmosphere. The background is a deep blue, enhancing the dramatic effect of the scene. The painting is rich in detail, with a focus on the textures of the clothing and the coins, and the interplay of light and shadow adds depth to the composition.
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The Grand Canal, Venice, Looking South toward the Rialto Bridge (1730s) by Canaletto. This painting depicts Venice's business and commercial center. The distant building with an arcade at ground level and many chimneys is the Fondaco dei Tedeschi, which served as the warehouse of German merchants. Just to the right is the foot of the Rialto Bridge, and further to the right is the Palazzo dei Camerlenghi.

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A scenic view of the Grand Canal in Venice features gondolas and boats gliding through the water, with historic buildings lining the canal under a clear, blue sky.
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