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Sketch for the Flight into Egypt [verso]

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

National Gallery of Art

The image shows faint, swirling lines and curves across a lightly stained background. The shapes suggest movement of ribbons or loose threads, creating a sense of fluidity. The lines intermingle in a random fashion, resembling delicate tendrils or winding paths. The overall effect conveys subtlety and the interaction of ethereal forms on the paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1750/1755
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
6596 × 5234 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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