The Holy Family Disembarking (1750–1753)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo's etching, "The Holy Family Disembarking," crafted between 1750 and 1753, presents a captivating narrative scene, combining divine and earthly elements with exquisite mastery. The artwork features the Holy Family — Mary, Joseph, and the young Jesus — at a significant moment of transition, disembarking from a journey.The scene is set against a lush, detailed backdrop of a palm tree and a distant seascape, suggesting a moment of arrival or respite in their travels. The foreground displays Joseph leading a donkey, upon which Mary is seated, gracefully aiding the young Jesus’ descent. The inclusion of angels assisting in this moment emphasizes the sanctity and divinity of the family.Tiepolo's use of dynamic lines and careful shading in this etching not only highlights the physical strains of the journey but also the protective and guiding roles of each family member. Furthermore, the composition with its bustling figures and actions conveys a sense of gentle movement and momentary pause, suggesting both the continuation of a journey and a transient halt.
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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.