The Flight, Joseph at Right and Mary and Angel at Left 1750 - 1753

"The Flight, Joseph at Right and Mary and Angel at Left" is an etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, created between 1750 and 1753. The scene depicts the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt, with Joseph leading the donkey carrying Mary and the baby Jesus. An angel guides them, and the figures are set against a backdrop of trees and a distant landscape. The etching's delicate lines and expressive figures demonstrate Tiepolo's mastery of this printmaking technique, showcasing his talent for depicting both drama and tenderness. This work exemplifies Tiepolo's artistic style, characterized by its elegance, grace, and light-filled compositions, which made him a prominent figure in the Venetian Rococo movement.