The Holy Family Arriving at a City Gate
1753
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1753
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Holy Family Arriving at a City Gate is a 1753 ink by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a family arriving at a city gate. The mother, father, and child are surrounded by other people, and the scene is set against a backdrop of buildings and a large gate. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The figures are rendered in intricate detail, with subtle variations in shading and tone that give them a sense of volume and presence. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, and it's worth looking into the work of Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico to learn more about this style.
