1753
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Holy Family Disembarking is a 1753 ink by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this etching, a family disembarks from a boat. The Holy Family is shown with an angel, surrounded by palm trees and a donkey. The scene is depicted in a detailed and intricate manner, with a focus on the textures and patterns of the clothing and surroundings. The etching is rendered in a range of tones, from deep blacks to light grays, which creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist's use of line and texture adds to the overall sense of detail and realism. The etching is a beautiful example of Tiepolo's skill as an artist. If you're interested in learning more about his work, you might want to look up the artist Tiepolo, Giovanni Domenico.
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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