Artwork
The Madonna, Child, and Angels Entering the Boat
The Madonna, Child, and Angels Entering the Boat 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 Madonna, Child, and Angels Entering the Boat is an etching created by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo in 1753. It is a black-and-white print that showcases the artist's skill in capturing light and movement through fine lines.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a serene boat scene with three figures: a woman holding a child, accompanied by another figure, and an angel leaning on a staff. The work is a representation of a religious theme, reflecting Tiepolo's background in a family of artists.
Technique & Style
Tiepolo employed the etching technique to achieve a detailed and expressive composition. The use of fine lines conveys a sense of calm energy, particularly in the rendering of the water and clouds.
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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