The Holy Family Being Ferried Across the River

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of a small boat on a body of water. The point of view is slightly elevated, with the horizon separating the cloudy sky from the waterscape. A flock of birds is dispersed in the sky. A boat with figures, including one with wings, a rowing man, and a woman holding a child, is visible. The etching features intricate lines creating detailed textures in the figures and natural elements. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and white for contrast and depth. In the distance, a group of trees with leafy canopies fills the right half of the composition.