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Piazza San Marco, Venice

Bernardo Bellotto

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a large public square with a tall, thin tower in the center. The tower has a pointed roof and a clock face near the top. It is made of stone and has a series of arches and columns along its length. To the left of the tower is a large building with many arches and columns. The building has a domed roof and several spires. To the right of the tower is another large building with many windows and a flat roof. The building has a long, straight facade with a row of chimneys along the top. The square is paved with stone and has several people walking around. There are also several small tents or stalls set up in the square. The sky above is blue with white clouds.

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1263 × 721 px
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