1742
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Various Caprices: The Three Soldiers and the Boy is a 1742 by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows three soldiers on horseback riding through a rough, wooded area. One soldier holds a flag, another carries a spear, and a boy rides with them. The horses and trees are drawn with quick, loose lines, while the figures have more detail. The artist used shading to create depth, especially in the faces and clothing. The scene looks like it’s from a story or history lesson, not just a random moment. If you like this style, check out *Baroque*.
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, also known as Giambattista Tiepolo, was an Italian painter and printmaker from the Republic of Venice who painted in the Rococo style, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school.
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