CANALETTO: Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the Scuola di San Marco

Luminous Venetian architecture dominates this veduta, with the gothic façade of Santi Giovanni e Paolo rendered in precise linear perspective alongside the ornate Scuola di San Marco. Canaletto's meticulous topographical approach established the veduta as a major genre, influencing European taste for detailed city views and establishing Venice's visual identity for collectors.