God the Father Standing in Clouds Surrounded by Angels and Putti

1770s

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Associated Names
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Artist, Venetian, 1727 - 1804

The image shows a central figure with long hair and a beard, standing in a slightly reclined position with arms outstretched. The figure is dressed in a long robe, and is surrounded by several winged figures in various poses. The background of the image features sketchy outlines and a subtle wash, with additional winged figures or birds faintly visible in the upper corners.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and gray ink with brown wash over charcoal on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Helena Gunnarsson

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.2 x 17.2 cm (9 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1996.67.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Carlo Prayer, Milan [1826-1900] (Lugt 2044). Helena Gunnarsson, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in pen and gray ink: Dom. Tiepolo F

Wikidata ID

Q64572412

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