Arms of Karl Philip von Greiffenklau, Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg

published 1753

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

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Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Artist, Venetian, 1727 - 1804

This is a drawing featuring various symbolic elements. The scene includes mythical and allegorical figures in the sky above an architectural depiction of a castle. The main figures consist of an angelic figure with wings, holding a cross and a trumpet, accompanied by others holding shields and a crosier. Below them is a detailed illustration of a grand building with domed towers, surrounded by trees, and fortified walls. The composition is executed in fine lines typical of etching.

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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.

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Q64957011

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