1752
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Flight into Egypt: The Holy Family Leaving the Shore is a 1752 by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows three figures on a rocky shore. One person, maybe Joseph, holds a staff and leads a donkey. The other two—likely Mary and the baby Jesus—walk behind, with Mary looking back. Waves crash in the background, and a small boat sits on the water. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion, especially in the folds of the clothing. The scene looks dramatic, with the family fleeing across rough terrain. Next, check out the Baroque movement to see how this style shaped art with bold drama.
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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