Westminster Bridge from the North, with Lambeth Palace in the Distance

Giovanni Antonio Canal's Westminster Bridge from the North, with Lambeth Palace in the Distance is an evocative view of London's Westminster Bridge during the 18th century, painted in meticulous detail. The scene is dominated by the architectural grandeur of the new stone bridge, completed in 1750, stretching across the Thames. On the far bank, Lambeth Palace, the historic residence of the Archbishops of Canterbury, stands with its distinct medieval towers. Canal, known as Canaletto, captures the vitality of the River Thames with boats and bustling river activity, blending precise perspective and atmospheric effects to convey the daily life of the city alongside its emerging landmarks.