Spring of Saint Francis (Fonte di San Francesco) [plate B]

Jacopo Ligozzi (artist), Anonymous engraver possibly Domenico Falcini, Lino Moroni (author)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooded landscape from a slightly elevated angle. In the foreground, there is a rocky area leading to a small open courtyard with two figures. To the left, there is a two-story building with a gabled roof and a chimney, next to a larger brick structure resembling an archway or entrance. In the distance, beyond the courtyard and buildings, a herd of sheep is grazing amidst tall trees. The horizon is high, emphasizing the depth of the forest. The etching technique is detailed, creating texture in tree bark and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic with black lines on pale paper.