{"product_id":"christ-meets-his-mother-station-iv-of-the-via-crucis-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo","title":"Christ Meets His Mother (Station IV of the Via Crucis) - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1749 etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo depicting the fourth station of the cross, capturing the emotional encounter between Christ and his mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo forms part of his series depicting the Via Crucis, or the Stations of the Cross. Created in 1749, the work captures the fourth station, where Christ encounters his mother during his journey to Calvary. The composition focuses on the emotional exchange between the two figures, rendered with the characteristic precision and fluid line work associated with the Venetian school of the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiepolo employs a sophisticated use of hatching and cross-hatching to define the forms and create a sense of depth within the scene. The figure of Christ, burdened by the cross, is positioned centrally, while the Virgin Mary stands to the left, her posture conveying a sense of quiet grief. A seated figure in the foreground, holding a bundle of sticks, provides a counterpoint to the central narrative, grounding the scene in a tangible, human reality. The inclusion of the Italian text at the base of the print, which provides a poetic reflection on the encounter, is a standard feature of this series, linking the visual imagery to the devotional tradition of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the son of the celebrated painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Domenico developed a distinct graphic style that balanced technical rigour with narrative clarity. This print demonstrates his ability to convey complex theological themes through accessible, humanised imagery. The work is a fine example of eighteenth-century printmaking, reflecting the artistic values of the Venetian Rococo. It offers a glimpse into the devotional practices of the time, where such prints were widely circulated for private contemplation. The clarity of the lines and the balanced arrangement of the figures ensure that the emotional weight of the encounter remains the primary focus for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/christ-returned-to-the-father-charles-francois-hutin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChrist Returned to the Father - Charles-François Hutin by Charles Francois Hutin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/la-confirmation-pierre-charles-tremoliere\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Confirmation by Pierre Charles Trémolière\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGiovanni Domenico Tiepolo prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502840447311,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502840480079,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59502840512847,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59502840545615,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59502840578383,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59502840611151,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59502840643919,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59502840676687,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59502840709455,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59502840742223,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59502840774991,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59502840807759,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-Meets-His-Mother-Station-IV-of-the-Via-Crucis-_Poster_CompositorV1_1794619721330.jpg?v=1794619748","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/christ-meets-his-mother-station-iv-of-the-via-crucis-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}