Artwork
Madonna with Saints Agnes, Catherine and Rosa
Madonna with Saints Agnes, Catherine and Rosa is a print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1754 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Madonna with Saints Agnes, Catherine and Rosa is a print by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, created around 1754. It is a religious work held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the Madonna and Child surrounded by three female saints in a rocky, dimly lit setting. The figures are arranged in a calm, though crowded, composition. The baby's direct gaze engages the viewer, while the other figures interact with each other.
Technique & Style
Tiepolo employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. The technique highlights the figures against the rough, rocky background, emphasizing their textures and forms.
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.
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