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Seated Shepherd before a Flock of Goats

Francesco Londonio

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral scene with goats in the foreground, a shepherd sitting on a rock, and another figure overseeing animals in the distance. The landscape includes rolling hills, mountains, trees, and a sky with clouds. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey, creating a serene rural atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
after 1766
Medium
etching with white heightening on blue laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 3170 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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