This painting is part of the group: Two Views of Venice
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This scene shows the entrance to the Grand Canal with the Dogana da Mar, the Customs House of Venice, built by Benoni about 1677. On top of the gateway is a golden ball, with a weather vane representing Fortune.
This work is a pendant to 'Venice: The Giudecca with the Zitelle' and can be compared with 'Venice: The Punta della Dogana' by the same artist.
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The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN