The Arch of Septimius Severus is a 1742 landscape painting by the Italian artist Canaletto.

Canaletto portrays the intricate inscription and carvings on the white marble arch, with a shadow from the church of Santi Luca e Martina on the right falling on it.

[2] Although Canaletto is known for his views of Venice, he also produced scenes of other locations including Rome and England.

The painting was based on a sketch that Canaletto had produced in 1720, altered slightly make it a vertical view including the surrounding buildings.

It was acquired by George III from the British consul in Venice Joseph Smith in 1762 and hung at Buckingham House.