Who painted Landscape with Shepherds?

Landscape with Shepherds was painted by Alessandro Magnasco in 1721.

Where can I see Landscape with Shepherds?

Landscape with Shepherds is held by National Museum of Western Art.

What movement is Landscape with Shepherds?

Landscape with Shepherds is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with Shepherds?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with Shepherds are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with Shepherds

Alessandro Magnasco , 1721

Landscape with Shepherds is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Alessandro Magnasco. It dates from 1721 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Shepherds is a 1721 oil painting by Alessandro Magnasco, an artist known for his stylized landscapes and genre scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape with shepherds gathered around a fire in the foreground, while others tend to animals throughout the hilly terrain, set against a backdrop of trees and a distant body of water.

Technique & Style

Executed with rapid brushstrokes and sharp contrasts of light, the work showcases Magnasco's characteristic late-Baroque style, which aligns with the Rococo movement.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the National Museum of Western Art's collection.

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Artist

Alessandro Magnasco

Alessandro Magnasco (February 4, 1667 – March 12, 1749), also known as il Lissandrino, was an Italian late-Baroque painter active mostly in Milan and Genoa.