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This is a drawing featuring various symbolic elements. The scene includes mythical and allegorical figures in the sky above an architectural depiction of a castle. The main figures consist of an angelic figure with wings, holding a cross and a trumpet, accompanied by others holding shields and a crosier. Below them is a detailed illustration of a grand building with domed towers, surrounded by trees, and fortified walls. The composition is executed in fine lines typical of etching.
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This is a drawing featuring various symbolic elements. The scene includes mythical and allegorical figures in the sky above an architectural depiction of a castle. The main figures consist of an angelic figure with wings, holding a cross and a trumpet, accompanied by others holding shields and a crosier. Below them is a detailed illustration of a grand building with domed towers, surrounded by trees, and fortified walls. The composition is executed in fine lines typical of etching.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Arms of Karl Philip von Greiffenklau, Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Date
published 1753
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1941.8.33
Credit line
Gift of W.G. Russell Allen
Time span
1751 to 1775
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Flight into Egypt: pl.2 [De Vesme 1-27]

Subjects and terms

  • Angel
  • Venetian
  • Musical instrument
  • Cherub
  • Building
  • Figures

NGA object ID 958. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.