Marieschi was born and died in Venice. He probably trained under Gaspare Diziani. He worked at the court of Saxony for a time, returning to Venice by 1735. In his view paintings (vedute) he was influenced by Canaletto. In his turn he perhaps influenced the work of Guardi.
Michele Marieschi
1710 - 1743
Paintings by Michele Marieschi
This painting, like its pendant Buildings and Figures near a River with Shipping is a capriccio, a scene made up of elements drawn from reality and fantasy. The cascade at the right and the colourful figures on the opposite bank – resting shepherds, elegantly dressed ladies, and a milkmaid attend...
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A meandering river leads our eye from a working watermill on the right and folk washing clothes at the shoreline towards a jumble of buildings, one with its chimney gently smoking, and the crew of a boat unloading their cargo. As the river curves out of view we come to a peaceful landscape, with...
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