1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Rest on the Flight, with Adoring Angels is a 1750 ink by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a group of people resting under a tall tree. Some are sitting on the ground, while others lean against the trunk or nearby rocks. Above them, two winged figures hover, looking down. The scene feels busy but calm, with lots of swirling lines and shadows. The artist used fine, scratchy lines to create depth and movement, especially in the tree and sky. This technique makes the scene feel alive, even though it’s just ink on paper. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one make prints with acid and metal plates.
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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