Young Soldier with Philosopher and Seated Woman

published 1785

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Associated Names
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Artist, Venetian, 1696 - 1770

This is a drawing featuring a group of figures around a circular object with a face in relief. The scene is detailed in black and white, with several figures engaged in a narrative. One figure is reaching toward an oval object with a Gorgon's face. A seated figure to the left seems to be reacting to the central action. A tree with detailed foliage is depicted above. Intensity is conveyed through shadow work and cross-hatching. A snake-like shape links to a chain at the bottom, adding complexity. The composition's detail and style suggest an artist skilled in evoking motion and drama through precise linework.

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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

Q64957007

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