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Joseph, Standing, Adores the Child

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts full-body figures in an illustration. In the center, there is a person seated on a donkey, clad in flowing garments, holding a child. To the left, another figure is leading the donkey. The child's eyes are closed. Surrounding the central figures are several figures with wings, possibly angels. The clothing details are intricate, with minimal jewelry. The background shows a town below a sky with clouds, and tall trees on the left. In the sky, more winged figures are visible.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1753
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4556 × 3544 px
Public Domain
Yes
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