Canaletto and the Art of Venice at Jarvis

The Jarvis Conservatory presents the documentary film Canaletto and the Art of Venice on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. It’s an immersive journey into the life and art of Venice’s famous view-painter. No artist better captures the essence and allure of Venice than Giovanni Antonio Canal, better known as Canaletto.  The more than 200 paintings, drawings and prints on display offer insight into the artistry of Canaletto and his contemporaries, and the city he became a master at capturing. The film also offers the chance to step inside Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to learn more about the artist, and Joseph Smith, the man who introduced Canaletto to Britain.  Cinemagoers will embark on their own 21st century Grand Tour, visiting the sites enjoyed by their 18th century counterparts and immortalized in Canaletto’s views, from the Rialto Bridge to the Piazza San Marco, and the Palazzo Ducale to the Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo.  Tickets are $15. Jarvis Conservatory, 1711 Main St., Napa, jarvisconservatory.com, 707-255-5445