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Sleeping Shepherd

Jan Smees

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a landscape with ancient ruins featured prominently on the right side. The horizon is low, showcasing hills and a winding waterway in the distance. The scene is captured from an elevated point of view. The artwork is created through detailed etching, using fine lines for texture. The color palette is mainly black and white, with cross-hatching for shading. A shepherd and a small herd of sheep are shown on rocky terrain. Natural elements, such as a tree and rocks, balance the composition with the man-made structures.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4785 × 3082 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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