Artwork
The Saints of the Crotta Family
The Saints of the Crotta Family is a print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Saints of the Crotta Family is a print created by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo around 1750.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a gathering of saints around a central female figure in a grand, ornate setting, conveying a sense of reverence and elegance within a domestic or commemorative context.
Technique & Style
Tiepolo's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, characteristic of the late Baroque period in Venetian art, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the figures.
History & Provenance
As the son and pupil of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo was influenced by Venetian artistic traditions, which are reflected in this work.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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