Joseph Kneels with the Child before Mary on the Donkey

Joseph Kneels with the Child before Mary on the Donkey

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

1753

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows Joseph kneeling with the child before Mary on a donkey. It's a quiet moment. The artist used simple lines to depict the scene. This etching is interesting because it was published in 1753, and it gives us a glimpse into the artist's style during that time. You can learn more about the technique used to create this image by looking up the technique: etching.

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