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Heroic Landscape with Fisherman, Cows, and Horsemen

John Baptist Jackson after Marco Ricci

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape scene from an elevated viewpoint. There are large columns of a classical ruin and a leafy tree on the left. On the right, there is a spreading tree with intricate leaves. In the background, there is a pastoral landscape with figures and animals. A shepherd and a cow are guiding a flock of sheep, and buildings can be seen in the distance. The horizon divides the image into sky and earth. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing textures effectively. The color palette consists of earthy tones with touches of brighter colors on the figures' clothing.

Artwork Details

Date
1744
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut printed in color on laid paper
Dimensions
4980 × 3588 px
Public Domain
Yes
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