Artwork
Title Page

Title Page is an ink print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This etching, titled 'Title Page', was created by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo in 1749. It is a print made using the etching technique.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a decorative title page, possibly for a book, featuring a central circular motif with foliage, figures, and a smaller inset image of a clock tower and a horseman. The design suggests a personalized or commemorative publication.
Technique & Style
The etching showcases Tiepolo's skill in creating intricate, detailed designs. The use of dark brown tones and gold embellishments adds to the work's ornate style, characteristic of 18th-century Italian etching.
History & Provenance
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, son of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and brother of Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo, was an Italian painter and printmaker active during the 18th century.
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.



















