Joseph and Mary Prepare to Leave
1753
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1753
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joseph and Mary Prepare to Leave is a 1753 ink by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this painting, Joseph and Mary are preparing to leave. Mary is sitting on a donkey, while Joseph is standing beside her, holding a staff. The scene is set in a rural landscape with trees and hills in the background. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The use of light and shadow adds to the overall mood of the scene. This painting is a great example of Romanticism, and you can learn more about this movement by exploring the works of Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico.
