Sketch for the Flight into Egypt [verso]

1750/1755

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Associated Names
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Artist, Venetian, 1727 - 1804

The image shows faint, swirling lines and curves across a lightly stained background. The shapes suggest movement of ribbons or loose threads, creating a sense of fluidity. The lines intermingle in a random fashion, resembling delicate tendrils or winding paths. The overall effect conveys subtlety and the interaction of ethereal forms on the paper.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing featuring multiple figures in a dramatic composition. The figures are arranged in a monochromatic palette of browns and grays. One figure in flowing robes is seated in the lower left against swirling clouds or smoke. Another figure with wings is depicted in the upper right, suggesting movement through the air. The artwork has an expressive quality with flowing lines and a sense of movement and emotion conveyed by the figures and environment. The style and execution indicate the artist is skilled in capturing dynamic scenes with drama and movement.

God the Father and Angels Adoring the Madonna and Child [recto]

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

1748

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Kate Ganz, London; gift to NGA, 1997.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hands in graphite: 86 / 46-[?] / 86

Wikidata ID

Q64572414

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