Trompe l'Oeil: Prints with Men and Sheep, Using Original Copperplates

Milanese 18th Century and Francesco Londonio

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of three portraits within an ornate decorative frame. The drawing consists of three smaller sketches placed within an oval design bordered by an intricate floral and vine pattern. The top left sketch depicts an older man with prominent facial features and a contemplative expression. The center sketch features three sheep resting on the grass. The bottom right sketch shows a figure in profile wearing a hood or cap. Each sketch has a distinct style but is unified by the delicate and detailed etching technique.