Various Caprices
1742
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1742
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows playful scenes of gods and heroes acting silly. Tiepolo fills the canvas with bright colors and loose brushwork. One figure balances a wine cup on his head while others laugh. These caprices—whimsical sketches—weren’t meant for walls. Tiepolo painted them as warm-ups or jokes for his students. Tiny figures tumble in impossible poses. Want more like this? Try Tiepolo’s drawings at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
