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Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
The Ascension of Christ, ca 1745-50
For many years the work of Giovanni Domenico (or Giandomenico) Tiepolo was considered by most of pale substitute for his more famous father, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (or Gianbattista). A master of large-scale frescoes as well as illusionistic effects, Gianbarrista was praised throughout Europe for the pomp and glory with which he decorated great courts. After helping Gianbattista on many projects, Giandomenico was able to continue some of his father's work after his death. In his own right, Giandomenico was a distinctive master of color, brushwork, and nuance, elements that are apparent in this vivid painting of a truly glorious subject. |