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The Flight with the Holy Family at the Left

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene with three figures and a donkey facing away from the viewer. In the background, there is a low horizon with a sky, birds, clouds, and trees on the right. The artwork is created using a detailed pen or engraving style, emphasizing textures and contrasts. The overall color scheme is monochrome, highlighting the whites of garments and dark lines defining shapes and shadows. Buildings and architectural elements are faintly visible in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1753
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4660 × 3554 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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