Artwork
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family, Disembarking
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family, Disembarking is a print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family, Disembarking is an etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, created in 1752. It is a religious-themed work held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a scene with the Holy Family, showing a kneeling figure, another standing with a staff, and an angel nearby. The setting includes a tree, rocky shore, and simple background architecture, suggesting a moment of rest during their journey.
Technique & Style
Tiepolo's use of quick, sketchy lines conveys movement and emotion, particularly in the angel's flowing robes. The expressive lines and dynamic composition are characteristic of the artist's style.
Context
The work is associated with the Baroque style, known for dramatic and energetic qualities that reflect the artistic trends of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (August 30, 1727 – March 3, 1804) was an Italian painter and printmaker in etching. He was the son of artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and elder brother of Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo.
The Holy Family Disembarking
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Leaving the Shore
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family and the Flock of Sheep
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family and the Palm Tree
The Flight with the Holy Family at the Right
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Arriving at the Bank of the River
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Approaching a Village
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Passing near a Pyramid
The Flight with the Holy Family at the Left