Artwork

Flight into Egypt: Title Page

Flight into Egypt:  Title Page, by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, 1752
Flight into Egypt:  Title Page, by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, 1752

Flight into Egypt: Title Page 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

The text is in Italian and mentions names like *Gesù, Maria, e Giuseppe* and *Domenico Tiepolo*.

This is a printed title page with fancy, old-fashioned lettering. The words are in black ink on a light, slightly yellowed paper. It looks like a book or opera program. The text is in Italian and mentions names like *Gesù, Maria, e Giuseppe* and *Domenico Tiepolo*.

The title refers to a story about Jesus, Mary, and Joseph fleeing to Egypt. The date at the bottom says *1753*. This was likely part of a larger project, maybe an opera or a book.

If you like this kind of old-style writing, look up Baroque next.

Overview

This print, 'Flight into Egypt: Title Page', is an etching created by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo in 1753. It is a title page, likely for a series or publication.

Subject & Meaning

The title page refers to the biblical story of the Flight into Egypt, where Jesus, Mary, and Joseph flee to Egypt. The text is in Italian and includes the names of the Holy Family and the artist, Domenico Tiepolo.

Technique & Style

The print features ornate, old-fashioned lettering in black ink on a light, slightly yellowed paper. The style is characteristic of 18th-century Italian etching, reflecting Tiepolo's skill as a printmaker.

History & Provenance

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, son and pupil of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, created this etching in 1753, showcasing his work as an Italian painter and printmaker.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Artist

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

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.

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