Peasant Seated on a Horse with Cows, Sheep, and Goats

Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

The image provides a slightly elevated viewpoint of a landscape. The horizon is high, separating the sky from the land. A range of hills can be seen on the horizon, along with subtle structures or ruins in the distance. The etching showcases detailed rendering, especially in the clothing of a figure and the fur of animals. The color palette is monochromatic, using brown and sepia tones. In the foreground, a group of cattle, a human figure, and smaller animals are moving to the right. Delicate clouds are etched in the sky.