1704
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
St. Jacques is a 1704 by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a man riding a white horse, holding a flag in his right hand. He is dressed in a flowing white robe and has a sword at his side. A man kneels on the ground behind him, holding a sword and looking up at the rider. In the background, there are clouds and a cherub flying above the rider's head. The rider appears to be a saint, possibly St. James, given the title of the painting. The scene is set against a cloudy sky, which adds to the sense of drama and movement. This painting is an example of the Baroque style, characterized by its use of dramatic lighting and intense emotions.
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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