ANTONIO CANAL The Canal Grande (Detail), 2002

This finely printed exhibition poster was produced for Blick auf den Canal Grande (View of the Grand Canal), held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, highlighting the remarkable Venetian collection of the Berlin merchant Sigismund Streit.

The image features a masterful view of Venice by Giovanni Antonio Canal, celebrated for his luminous and meticulously detailed vedute of the Venetian lagoon. Canaletto’s work captures the grandeur and rhythm of daily life along the Grand Canal, combining architectural precision with atmospheric clarity, making him one of the most sought-after painters of 18th-century Europe.

Sigismund Streit, who settled in Venice in 1709, assembled an extraordinary collection of paintings that reflected both his refined taste and the cosmopolitan cultural exchange between Venice and Northern Europe. This exhibition brought together key works from that collection, offering a rare insight into the artistic dialogue of the period.

The poster itself presents a beautiful synthesis of historical imagery and modern exhibition design, making it both an informative document and a highly decorative object. It appeals equally to collectors of Old Master reproductions, Venetian views, and museum exhibition posters.

A sophisticated piece that evokes the timeless allure of Venice and the enduring legacy of Canaletto’s vision.

Framing available upon request.