Catalogue of paintings and drawings. . as well as in application,particularly in the treatment of face and hands. His chiaroscurois subtle and not so defined as to exclude light in the , he had an unusual ability to paint shadows and at thesame time preserve form and local colour. oil on canvas, 33>2 inches by 25^/2 inches Purchased from the bequest of Jerome Wheelock. 73. THE HOLY FAMILYGIOVANNI BATTISTA TIEPOLO 74 GIO\AXXI BATTISTA TIEPOLO Ncnetian, 1696-1770THE HOLY FAMILY TIepolo is the culmination of the art of the Venetian Renais-sance. In his painting and drawing we see
Catalogue of paintings and drawings. . as well as in application,particularly in the treatment of face and hands. His chiaroscurois subtle and not so defined as to exclude light in the , he had an unusual ability to paint shadows and at thesame time preserve form and local colour. oil on canvas, 33>2 inches by 25^/2 inches Purchased from the bequest of Jerome Wheelock. 73. THE HOLY FAMILYGIOVANNI BATTISTA TIEPOLO 74 GIO\AXXI BATTISTA TIEPOLO Ncnetian, 1696-1770THE HOLY FAMILY TIepolo is the culmination of the art of the Venetian Renais-sance. In his painting and drawing we see how much he benefitedby the influence of the earHer Venetians. He did not possessgreater qualities than they but a technical dexterit\ which re-sulted in an elegance and suggestiveness of line expressed witha confidence almost precocious. In the startling abandon of Tiepolos drawings we recognizethe genius of the man. The handling of the medium, linked as itis with unusual composition, suggests motion; energy becomes aspontaneous outburst, its characteristic elements revolvingupon an axis clearly felt. With a sure knowledge of the ultimateresult, he composes areas full of interest cleverly juxtaposinguntouched forms and shaded portions. Tiepolo was a power,and exerted great influence on seventeenth century decoration. Sepia on paper, 16^ inches by 12 inchesGift of Paul J. Sachs. I
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