Two Shepherds beside a Pedestal
1712
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Joachim Franz Beich
Joachim Franz Beich (1704–1714) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Shepherds beside a Pedestal is a 1712 ink by Joachim Franz Beich, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two shepherds standing near a stone pedestal in a wooded area. Trees fill the background, and a small village sits on a hill in the distance. The sky is busy with swirling clouds, and the shepherds look relaxed, leaning on their staffs. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the trees and clouds. This was a common way to add detail in etchings back then. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Joachim Franz Beich (1704–1714) was an artist.
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