Artwork
The Rest on the Flight with Joseph in Adoration
The Rest on the Flight with Joseph in Adoration is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1752 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Rest on the Flight with Joseph in Adoration is an etching created by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo in 1752. It is a black-and-white print that showcases the artist's skill in conveying drama and texture through linework.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of figures, likely the Holy Family, resting under a tree during their flight into Egypt. The scene is characterized by a sense of informality, with figures posed in relaxed attitudes amidst a rugged landscape.
Technique & Style
Tiepolo employed fine lines and deep shadows to create a dramatic effect, emphasizing textures such as clothing folds and tree bark. The use of etching allowed for a high level of detail and expressive linework, contributing to the overall mood of the scene.
History & Provenance
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo was an Italian painter and printmaker, and the son of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. The work reflects his skill as a printmaker within the context of 18th-century Italian 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.
