1752
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Passing near a Pyramid is a 1752 by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a serene scene of the Holy Family on the move, with Mary and the infant Jesus on a donkey, accompanied by Joseph. The group is set against the backdrop of a pyramid, with the sky above them. The figures are rendered in soft, muted colors, with Mary's blue robe and the donkey's brown coat standing out against the lighter tones of the pyramid and sky. A subtle detail in the painting is the way the light falls on the figures, casting gentle shadows that add depth and dimension to the scene. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of warmth and intimacy, drawing the viewer into the quiet moment. To explore more works like this, look up the Baroque movement.
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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