Le Preson. V by Canaletto, 1697-1768, artist

Canaletto, 1697-1768, artist

1741

photo, print, drawing

Library of Congress

1 print : etching ; on sheet 15.7 x 22.4 cm. | Print shows pedestrians on the walkway of the waterfront with the canal on the right and buildings and a bridge on the left. The building on the far side of the bridge was known as the Palazzo delle Prigioni Nove (New Prison) in Venice. On the near side is the Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace). The bridge is the Ponte della Paglia.