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Brown ink and wash drawing of the Baptism of Christ with figures gathered by a river and a woman holding a child at right.

The Baptism of Christ (with a Woman Holding a Child Among the Spectators at the Right)

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, ca. 1770-90

Grey wash drawing of a church on a lagoon island with cypress trees, gondolas, and sailboats in the foreground.

The Island of the Beata Vergine del Rosario

Giacomo Guardi, ca. 1804-28

Brown ink and wash drawing of monks kneeling before the Virgin and Child beside a column and cross.

The Virgin and Child Adored by Monks and Others

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1730-35

Brown ink and wash sketch of the Baptism of Christ, with a dove above and figures and angels gathered around.

The Baptism of Christ (with Saint John, Without his Cross, in Profile to the Right)

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, ca. 1770-90

Grey wash drawing of a church and bell tower on an island with gondolas and boats on the lagoon.

The Island of San Francesco del Deserto

Giacomo Guardi, ca. 1804-28

Grey wash drawing of the domed Church of the Redentore across a Venetian canal with gondolas and a sailboat.

The Church of the Redentore from the Giudecca Canal

Giacomo Guardi, ca. 1804-28

Grey wash drawing of San Giorgio Maggiore church and bell tower across Venetian lagoon with gondolas and boats.

The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore

Giacomo Guardi, ca. 1804-28

Grey wash drawing of the Zitelle church domed facade on the Giudecca, with gondolas and sailboats on the canal.

The Church of the Zitelle on the Giudecca

Giacomo Guardi, ca. 1804-28

Grey wash drawing of a church with tall bell tower on a lagoon island, with gondolas and sailboats in the foreground.

The Island of the Beata Vergine delle Grazie

Giacomo Guardi, ca. 1804-28

Grey wash drawing of a Venetian canal with gondolas, an arched bridge, palazzi and a church bell tower.

View of Murano

Giacomo Guardi, ca. 1804-28

Brown ink and wash drawing of a reclining child and bearded figures on a parapet, with a long staff crossing diagonally.

A River God and Other Figures on a Parapet

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1740

Brown ink and wash drawing of a bearded bishop in a tall mitre, head turned in three-quarter view.

Head of a Bishop

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1742-57

Brown ink wash drawing of a bearded old man in a tall cap, head turned three-quarters, on aged paper.

Bearded Man Wearing a Cap

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1740-45

Head of a Man in Profile to the Left

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1740-45

Pen and wash drawing of an ornate pedestal with a draped female figure holding a torch, supported by sea creatures on a shell

Study for an Inkstand

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1740-45

Brown ink and wash drawing of a rearing horse held by a winged figure, with other figures around it.

One of the Hours Holding the Bridle of a Horse of the Sun, and Other Figures

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1750-53

Brown wash drawing of an old bearded man raising a sword with one arm and extending the other outward.

Old Man Holding a Sword, His Left Arm Outstretched

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1742-57

Brown ink and wash drawing of a figure seen from behind, head turned, body wrapped in loose draped cloth.

Standing Woman, Turned to the Left

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1742-57

Pen and brown wash drawing of a standing draped woman raising a hoop overhead, on pale paper.

Standing Woman Holding a Hoop

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1742-57

Brown ink and wash drawing of a crouching woman in draped robes with a boy behind her at lower left.

Crouching Woman with a Boy Behind Her

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1742-57

Brown ink and wash sketch of a standing man in a long cloak, turned to the left, on pale paper.

Standing Man, Turned to the Left

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1742-57

Brown ink and wash drawing of a standing youth in flowing draped robes and sandals.

Standing Figure of a Youth

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1755-60

Brown ink and wash drawing of a bearded man in a long cloak and wide-brimmed hat, looking down to the left.

Bearded Man Looking Down to the Left

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1760

Brown ink and wash drawing of a bearded standing man in a long robe, shown half turned with head bowed.

Standing Man, Facing Half Right

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1760

Brown ink and wash sketch of a man leaning against a horse's head, with a faint head study in the upper left.

Man Leaning against a Horse

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1757

Brown ink and wash drawing of the Holy Family with Saint John, showing Mary holding the infant Christ beside Joseph.

The Holy Family with Saint John

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1754-62

Pen and brown wash drawing of a town with a fortified bridge, a tall tower, and buildings with arched openings.

View of a Town with a Fortified Bridge

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1757-59

Brown ink and wash sketch of several seated Punchinelli figures in tall hats and loose costumes, overlapping in a group.

A Group of Punchinelli Seated

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, ca. 1760

Ink and wash drawing of a heavy man seen from behind, in a long coat with a sword, arms outstretched.

Caricature of a Fat Man, Seen From Behind

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1760 (?)

Caricature of a Man in a Mask and a Cloak, Holding a Muff and a Tricorne, Standing in Profile to the Left

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1760 (?)