![Francesco Guardi - The Arsenal, Venice [1755-60]](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3688/13889370463_138bbf8f7b.jpg)
The gateway to the Arsenal is on the left. The building in the distance is the chapel of the Madonna dell'Arsenale. The composition is based on etchings by Carlevarijs and Marieschi. It has been suggested that this picture dates from around 1755-60 and is among the very earliest of Guardi's view paintings.
[National Gallery, London - Oil on canvas, 62.3 x 96.9 cm]