Bernardo Canal

In 1695, he married Artemisia Barbieri (c.1670-?), about whom little is known.^[2] In 1717, he made his first appearance on the list of members of the Venetian painters' guild and was recognized therein as a member of the College of Painters. That organization awarded him the title of "Prior" in 1739.^[3]

During his life, he was best known as a painter of theatrical sets for works by Antonio Vivaldi, Fortunato Chelleri, Carlo Francesco Pollarolo and Giuseppe Maria Orlandini at the Teatro San Angelo and the Teatro San Cassiano.^[2] Later, he turned to painting urban scenes of Venice and, together with his son, helped popularize vedute.

Both of their styles are characterized by a meticulous attention to architectural detail and lighting effects.^[4]

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