Canaletto, the Venetian painter, is considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time. In fact, he is ranked amongst such luminaries as Caravaggio and Vermeer.

While many people know his name and have seen his work, there are many who don't know about Canaletto's top 10 paintings.

In this article, we will look at a few of the artist's most famous works and discuss what makes them so exceptional.

Important Art by Canaletto

Veduta ideata with Roman Ruins 1720-21

Architectural Capriccio 1723

The Rialto Bridge from the North 1726-27

The Clock Tower in the Piazza San Marco, Venice 1726-27

Chelsea from the Thames at Battersea Reach, London 1751

Warwick Castle: The East Front 1752

The Piazza San Marco, looking East from the Colonnade of the Procuratie Nuove, Venice 1758-60