A Fortune Teller at Venice
- Artist
- Pietro Longhi
- Date
- 1756
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- National Gallery
"Pietro Longhi's A Fortune Teller at Venice (1756) exemplifies his mastery of genre painting through a lively scene depicting everyday Venetian life. Painted with oil on canvas, this work captures a moment of intrigue and social interaction characteristic of the Rococo style, emphasizing lightness, elegance, and detailed characterization. Longhi's skillful use of color and composition creates a vivid and intimate portrayal of the street fortune-telling scene, inviting viewers into the cultural atmosphere of 18th-century Venice."
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