Pastore con due Maghi (Shepherd with two Wizards). Etching on copper. Image Dim: cm 22.3x17.5, Passepartout Dim. cm 60x40. 2° state: right-higher, n. 16. Signed on plate: Tiepolo, left-lower. Very Good condition, including Passepartout. Proof or technical virtuosity, from “Scherzi di Fantasia”, the most important selection or etchings (together with “Capricci”) by the Venetian Master. It deals with 24 etchings developed by the artist between 1743-1757, published posthumously with integrations by his sons Giandomenico and Lorenzo. A Perfect example or Capriccio etching with religious, historical, mythological, allegorical subjects, inspired by philosophical and literary suggestions. Ref: A. Rizzi, Mostra del Tiepolo, Disegni e Acqueforti, Milano, Electa, 1971, pag. 77, imag. n. 19, ; Nagler, 1847, 12,; De Vesme, 1906, 28; Sack, 1910, 16; Hind, 1921, 28; Pignatti, 1965, XXVIII; Knox, 1966, p. 585; Rizzi, 1970, 18; Pignatti, 1970, p. 307; Rizzi, 1971, 19. Giambattista Tiepolo (Venezia, 1696 – Madrid, 1770) Since the great Master or Venetian School and Colour was young engaged in a creative endeavour, he found in the alchemical art or etching a wonderful way or escape from the most challenging series or paintings and frescoes.
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