Bernardo Bellotto

Italian painter and illustrator, vedute

Bernardo Bellotto - Italian painter and illustrator, vedute
Born

1720
305 years ago

Died

November 17th, 1780
244 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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An Italian painter and printmaker, became a prominent figure in the 18th century art scene. Specializing in landscapes and cityscapes, created detailed depictions of various European cities. Worked extensively in Poland, capturing architectural details and urban life of Warsaw, Dresden, and Venice through the artistic technique of 'vedute'. His works were characterized by precision and a sense of perspective, contributing significantly to the genre of topographical painting. Bellotto also served as court painter to King Augustus III of Poland.

Painted landscapes and cityscapes in Europe

Served as court painter to Augustus III of Poland

Created detailed vedute of cities like Warsaw and Dresden

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