Mary, Supported by Two Angels, Follows Joseph, plate 26 from The Flight into Egypt 1753

This etching, "Mary, Supported by Two Angels, Follows Joseph," is part of a series of 26 plates by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo depicting the biblical narrative of "The Flight into Egypt." Created in 1753, the image portrays Mary, supported by two angelic figures, as she follows Joseph, who rides a donkey, toward their destination. This dramatic scene, emphasizing the physical and emotional burden of Mary's journey, highlights the strong narrative and emotive qualities of Tiepolo's work.