Junger Mann mit Federbarett und Jagdhunden neben einem sitzenden alten Mann mit Hut c. 1740 - 1753

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo sketched "Young Man with Feathered Beret and Hunting Dogs Beside a Seated Old Man with Hat" using pen and brown ink. Tiepolo, living in 18th-century Venice, a city known for its rigid social hierarchies, captures a moment that hints at the complex dynamics of class and age. The confident young man with his fashionable beret and hunting dogs contrasts sharply with the seated old man, perhaps a representation of changing times and the shifting balance of power. Notice the expressive lines that define their postures and garments. The sketch invites us to consider how social roles and personal identity are performed and perceived. Tiepolo subtly challenges the traditional representations of the ruling class by infusing the scene with emotional undertones. The old man's posture seems to suggest resignation, while the youth exudes confidence. Tiepolo captures a transient moment laden with unspoken narratives, leaving us to ponder the evolving social landscape of his era.