Soft, smooth pastel-like textures and majestic poses of mythological creatures are one of Tiepolo's specialties. The Glorification of the Barbaro Family was originally a mere decoration for one of the rooms in Palazzo Barbaro owned by a patrician family of Venice. The family was wealthy and influential within the city, and the members include church leaders, diplomats, patrons of the arts, philosophers, scholars, and scientists. Within the painting, the elements that represent the Barbaro family can easily be spotted. In the center, we can see the Valor, which shows the triumph of power and courage, beside the lion, Fame blows trumpet as she holds the olive branch.  In he left right bottom corner we see Prudence holding a snake, and Nobility holding a statue of Minerva. Tieopolo's The Glorification of the Barbaro Family captures and introduces intelligence and hierarchy of those who are educated. 

Tiepolo an Italian painter has been labeled as the best decorative painter of the Rococo era and is well known for his innovative techniques for luminous finish. The painting above consists of many triangle compositions (for the focal figures), but also 3 out of 4 values of major composition: frieze, Convex and float. When seeing this painting in person at the Met, it impressed me how Tiepolo incorporated so many different color values using only seven different primaries. Although the colors aren't as bold or crisp as other artists, Tiepolo captures the attention of the viewers by using complimentary colors and smoothening the lines so that the whole painting becomes harmonious.