The Holy Family Stepping Off the Bank, plate fifteen from The Flight into Egypt 1753

This etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, titled "The Holy Family Stepping Off the Bank," depicts a scene from the biblical story of the Flight into Egypt. The Holy Family, accompanied by an angel, are stepping off a boat onto a rocky shore. This is one of fifteen etchings made by Tiepolo in 1753 that depict the Flight into Egypt, a popular theme for artists of the time. The work showcases Tiepolo's masterful use of light and shadow to create a sense of drama and movement. The delicate lines and expressive figures are characteristic of the Rococo style, which flourished in the 18th century.