Sketch for the Altarpiece of the Church of the Pieta

Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Artwork: Sketch for the Altarpiece of the Church of the Pieta
Description: This is a preparatory drawing for the altarpiece of the church of the Pieta. The altarpiece was commissioned by the Confraternity of the Pieta in 1767 and was completed in 1770. The drawing shows the influence of Tiepolo’s teacher, Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, in its use of light and shade to create a sense of drama and movement.
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