Artwork
The Flight with Joseph in the Foreground
The Flight with Joseph in the Foreground is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1753 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Flight with Joseph in the Foreground is an etching created by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo in 1753, depicting a biblical scene with Joseph prominently featured.
Subject & Meaning
The etching illustrates a moment from the Bible, showing Joseph in the foreground with a staff, gazing up at a woman (likely Mary) and child (Jesus) on a donkey, set amidst palm trees and foliage. The composition conveys a sense of movement and energy, capturing the dynamic nature of the flight.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching, the work showcases Tiepolo's skill in the medium. While often associated with the broader Baroque traditions of his family, the emphasis on emotional intensity and imaginative composition aligns with early Romantic sensibilities.
History & Provenance
Created in 1753 by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, son of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, the etching is now part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
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 Flight with Joseph in the Foreground
The Flight with the Holy Family at the Right
The Flight, Joseph at Right and Mary and Angel at Left
The Rest on the Flight with Joseph in Adoration
The Flight, Holy Family at the Right, Joseph Looking to the Left
The Flight into Egypt (La fuite en Egypte)
The Flight with Obelisk at the Left