1752
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Holy Family Descending a Path near Shepherds is a 1752 ink by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a family of three walking down a rocky path. The man holds a stick. A child clings to the woman’s back. Tall trees and bushes crowd the sides, making the path look narrow. The artist used sharp lines to show texture—rough rocks, soft leaves, and flowing hair. The scene feels busy but calm, like a quiet moment caught in nature. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this make detailed prints.
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.
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