1753
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Holy Family Preparing to Embark is a 1753 ink by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a small group of people by a boat. One person, dressed in flowing robes, holds a child while another stands beside them, also in robes. A third person kneels on the ground, holding a staff. The scene looks like a quiet moment before a journey, with rough waves and stormy skies in the background. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, making the figures stand out against the busy water. The boat in the background looks ready to set sail, while the people seem caught in a moment of pause. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Tiepolo made prints like this.
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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