Open full image Pin
Arms of Karl Philip von Greiffenklau, Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg, by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, ink, 1753

Arms of Karl Philip von Greiffenklau, Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

1753

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Arms of Karl Philip von Greiffenklau, Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg is a 1753 ink by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
When & what style?
1753 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is an etching titled "Arms of Karl Philip von Greiffenklau, Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg" by Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico. It features a coat of arms with a shield, a crown, and a cross, surrounded by angels and other figures. The scene is set against a backdrop of a city or town. The etching is done in a romantic style, with intricate details and a sense of drama. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the image, and the figures are rendered with a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Artist

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

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.

See the richer artist page

More by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app