Joseph Kneels with the Child before Mary on the Donkey (1750–1753)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Joseph Kneels with the Child before Mary on the Donkey" is a captivating etching by the Italian master Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, dating from between 1750–1753. This piece beautifully illustrates a biblical scene infused with humility and reverence.In this detailed work, we observe Saint Joseph kneeling with the Christ Child in his arms, presenting Him to the Virgin Mary who is serenely seated on a donkey. This gesture highlights a moment of familial intimacy and divine connection amidst their travels. The figures are framed by a rugged landscape, suggestive of their arduous journey to Egypt.The composition is enriched with dynamic figures, including angels who hover protectively and attentively around the holy family, emphasizing the sanctity of the moment. A palm tree, heavily leafed, arches over the scene, providing shelter and adding a touch of serene nature to the composition. Additionally, there's a shepherd figure leaning against a rock, who seems to be quietly observing the scene, further grounding this heavenly moment in the earthly realm.Tiepolo's mastery in etching is evident in the intricate details of the figures' expressions and the textural contrasts between the divine glow surrounding Mary and the ruggedness of the landscape.
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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.