Venice from the Porch of Madonna Della Salute (1835) : The painting depicts an imagined image of�Venice, as the view shown is not realistic.�It was inspired by one of Turner's three visits to Venice, and showcases Turner's skill as a maritime artist. Turner�s command over marine painting, his brilliance as a colourist and his pristine ability to capture the effects of atmosphere and light, all come together in this renowned artwork. The work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. *JMW (Joseph Mallord William) TURNER (1775-1851) was one of the most important English Romantic Painters of the 19th century. He is known for his expressive colourisations, imaginative landscapes and turbulent, often violent marine paintings. Turner's imagination was sparked by shipwrecks, fires, and natural phenomena such as sunlight, storm, rain, and fog. He was fascinated by the violent power, turbulence and tidestorms of the sea. It's said that his last words before death were, 'The Sun is God!'