The Flight with the Holy Family at the Left
1753
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1753
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Flight with the Holy Family at the Left is a 1753 ink by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a dramatic scene with a woman and child fleeing on a donkey. Behind them, a dark figure raises an arm as if warning or chasing. The background has trees, a distant town, and a stormy sky with slashing lines. The donkey’s fur and the woman’s robes are drawn with quick, textured strokes. The artist used shading and cross-hatching to create depth, focusing on movement and emotion. The loose, sketchy lines make the scene feel urgent and alive. Next, explore how this work uses the technique: etching.
