1752
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Arriving at the Bank of the River is a 1752 by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows three figures by a riverbank. One person, possibly a man, holds a long stick and walks ahead. The other two, likely a woman and child, follow closely, dressed in flowing robes. The background has rough water, a boat, and a stormy sky with dramatic clouds. The artist uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth, especially on the faces and clothing. This helps the figures stand out against the busy scene. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
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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