The Holy Family Preparing to Embark

published 1753

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Associated Names
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Artist, Venetian, 1727 - 1804

This is a drawing of figures and a boat by a shore. The image depicts three figures on a flat piece of land near a body of water, possibly ready to embark on or disembarking from a boat depicted on the right. Additional figures or entities might be present, indicated by outlines and soft textures. Their arrangement and attire convey an inclination towards classical or mythological themes. The scene includes detailed textures such as the flowing fabric of garments, the feathered wings, and natural elements like grass and water. The sky has light clouding, adding to the atmosphere of the scene. The drawing is rendered with fine lines and cross-hatching, creating depth and dimension.

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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

Q64957052

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