Capriccio con scene di vita in una città portuale

Capriccio with Scenes of Life in a Port City at the Fondazione Cariplo combines real and imaginary architectural elements in a port setting. Carlevarijs' capriccios demonstrated his creative invention alongside his topographical accuracy. Carlevarijs documented Venice in oil on canvas with architectural precision drawn partly from his own engravings, staffing his panoramic views with animated crowds of merchants, tourists, and gondoliers rendered in small, fluid strokes.

The invented port scene combines classical architectural elements with lively figures and maritime activity. The capriccio format allows greater compositional freedom than strict vedute.