The Prophet Isaiah 1729

"The Prophet Isaiah" (1729) by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo depicts the biblical prophet receiving divine inspiration. The fresco, which is part of a larger ceiling cycle, features a dynamic composition with dramatic light and shadow. Isaiah, seated on a rocky outcrop, gazes upwards as an angel descends from the heavens, holding a scroll and a quill. The angel's wings and the billowing clouds create a sense of movement and power. Tiepolo's signature use of vibrant color and dynamic brushwork brings this dramatic scene to life.