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The Glorification of the Giustiniani Family
The Glorification of the Giustiniani Family is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Technique & Style
Created in 1792, The Glorification of the Giustiniani Family is an oil painting executed on a canvas support. The work measures 116.8 cm in height and 82.6 cm in width. As a product of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, the piece exhibits the formal qualities of a historical or allegorical composition depicting figures and objects such as men and musical instruments within the medium of oil paint.
History & Provenance
The Glorification of the Giustiniani Family was created by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo in 1792, executed in oil paint on canvas and measuring 116.8 by 82.6 cm. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. No accession number, acquisition date, or details of an exhibition history are documented in the available sources.
Overview
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, the son and student of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, completed The Glorification of the Giustiniani Family in 1792.
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, the son and student of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, completed The Glorification of the Giustiniani Family in 1792. This oil painting is a notable example of the Rococo movement, characterized by its dynamic composition and rich detail. The artwork is presently part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it represents a late contribution by the artist and the broader Venetian Rococo tradition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vibrant, multi-layered scene where earthly and celestial realms appear to converge. Winged figures, possibly angels, soar through a cloud-filled sky, bearing banners and musical instruments, while below, elegantly dressed individuals gather on a balcony and at ground level. This intricate arrangement, which includes a figure playing music, serves to elevate and commemorate the Giustiniani family, suggesting their historical significance and esteemed status through a grand, allegorical narrative.
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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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