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title: Entrance of the Venetian Arsenal
author: Canaletto
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20872/entrance-of-the-venetian-arsenal/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-08-25
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# Entrance of the Venetian Arsenal
_Authored by Canaletto_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20872.jpg)
## Image Caption
*View of the entrance to the Arsenal,* oil on canvas painting by Canaletto, c. 1732.
This waterfront view shows the southern entrance to the Arsenal. The famous [Piraeus](https://www.worldhistory.org/Piraeus/) Lions are featured in this land entrance to the left and showcased Venice's dominion over parts of [Greece](https://www.worldhistory.org/greece/). The towers in the water entrance are a symbol of Venice's towering maritime power, industrial ingenuity, and skill.
Private Collection, Ottawa
## Cite This Work
### APA
Canaletto. (2025, August 22). Entrance of the Venetian Arsenal. *World History Encyclopedia*.
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Canaletto. "Entrance of the Venetian Arsenal." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 22, 2025. .
### MLA
Canaletto. "Entrance of the Venetian Arsenal." *World History Encyclopedia*, 22 Aug 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:View_of_the_entrance_to_the_Arsenal_by_Canaletto,_1732.jpg) by [**Canaletto**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:View_of_the_entrance_to_the_Arsenal_by_Canaletto,_1732.jpg). Submitted by [Franco R. Batista Garcia](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/francobatista022/ "User Page: Franco R. Batista Garcia"), published on 22 August 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.