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Eye Candy for Today: Bernardo Bellotto Venice cityscape

The Campo di SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice; Bernardo Bellotto
The Campo di SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice; Bernardo Bellotto

Link is to the original in the National Gallery of Art, DC, which has both a zoomable and downloadable version. There is also a zoomable version on Google Art Project.

Following in the footsteps of his more famous uncle and teacher, Canaletto, Bernardo Bellotto created strikingly precise and beautifully lit views of the city of Venice.