Soldier Seated on a Tomb with Surrounding Figures

published 1785

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Associated Names
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Artist, Venetian, 1696 - 1770

This is a drawing of a scene set in ancient times. The composition features figures in dramatic poses, with one central figure seated on a stone bench while others gather around, potentially conversing or witnessing an event. To the right, there is a structure or ruin with a weathered column or large stone. The scene is detailed, showing folds in drapery, textures of stone, and intricate hairstyles of the figures. The line work by the artist is expressive and dynamic, conveying movement and emotion.

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Bibliography

1906

  • Vesme, Alexandre de (Baudi di Vesme, Alessandro). Le peintre-graveur italien; ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de Bartsch. Milan: Ulrico Hoepli, 1906.

1971

  • Rizzi, Aldo. The Etchings of the Tiepolos. Complete edition. London: Phaidon, 1971.

Wikidata ID

Q64956999

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