Artwork
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Leaving the Shore
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Leaving the Shore 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 Leaving the Shore is a 1752 print by Italian artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic scene from the biblical narrative of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, showing Joseph leading a donkey, with Mary and the infant Jesus following, set against a backdrop of turbulent waves.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, sketchy lines, the work conveys movement and emotional depth, particularly through the dynamic rendering of clothing folds, reflecting the expressive qualities of the Baroque tradition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1752 by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, son of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and brother of Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo, the print is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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.
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Approaching a Village
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Arriving at the Bank of the River
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family, Disembarking
The Flight with the Holy Family at the Right
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Passing near a Pyramid
The Flight with the Holy Family at the Left