The Holy Family on the Bank of a River, plate fourteen from The Flight into Egypt 1753

This etching, “The Holy Family on the Bank of a River,” is part of a series depicting the “Flight into Egypt” by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, son of the famed Venetian artist, Giambattista Tiepolo. This dynamic scene is characterized by a dramatic diagonal composition, placing the viewer on the same path as the Holy Family. The light shining from the clouds above, coupled with the animated figures and the boat in the foreground, creates a sense of movement and urgency, highlighting the precarious nature of their flight.