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Three Sheep and a Lamb

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of sheep in a pastoral setting. Three sheep are visible, two standing in the foreground and one sitting on the ground. The sheep are depicted with detailed line work emphasizing the texture of their wool. One sheep is facing left, the other is facing forward, and the ewe on the ground is resting. Surrounding them are grass tufts and broad-leaved plants.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
3693 × 3315 px
Public Domain
Yes
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