Geestelijke met kaal hoofd in kazuifel
Medium
etching
Dimensions
98; 142
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Geestelijke met kaal in kazuifel** (Cleric with Bald Head in Chasuble), delicate etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo from 1774, captures tonsured priest clad in a flowing chasuble, evoking solemnity of Catholic liturgy. The Venetian artist, son and accomplished successor to the Baroque master Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, in printmaking during the late Rococo era. At just 142 mm high by 98 mm wide, intimate work invites close contemplation, showcasing Domenico's transition from his father's grand frescoes to more personal, expressive prints after returning to Venice following his father's deat...
About the Artist
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · 1727–1804
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1727-1804) was a Venetian painter, printmaker, and draftsman whose career spanned the twilight of the Rococo era. Born on August 30, 1727, in Venice as the eldest son of the celebrated Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, he worked both in his father's shadow and as a significant independent artist who developed a distinctly earthbound and humanistic vision. Domenico's importance...