Curatorial Narrative The Dogana with Santa Maria della Salute, Venice by Antonietta Brandeis occupies a unique position within the canon of Neoclassical painting. While its exact creation date remains unknown, the work’s adherence to the style’s tenets is evident in its fine brushwork and considered palette. The artist’s technique, characterized by delicate strokes and an emphasis on luminosity, imbues the scene with an air of serenity. This atmospheric intent is reinforced by the painting’s chromatic structure, which privileges blues, greens, and whites to evoke a sense of clarity and refinement. As a result, the artwork assumes a meditative quality, drawing the viewer into its tranquil depiction of Venetian architecture.When enlarged to 74×44, the palette of The Dogana with Santa Maria della Salute, Venice assumes a profound spatial rhythm, with the blues and greens deepening to create a sense of atmospheric weight. This, in turn,