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Shepherd with goats and sheep and a carriage on the right, by Johannes Lingelbach, oil, 1658

Shepherd with goats and sheep and a carriage on the right

Johannes Lingelbach

1658

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Shepherd with goats and sheep and a carriage on the right is a 1658 oil by Johannes Lingelbach, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Johannes Lingelbach
When & what style?
1658 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a shepherd tending to his goats and sheep. The shepherd, dressed in a red shirt and black hat, sits on the grassy hillside, surrounded by his animals. In the background, a carriage is visible on the right side of the painting, adding a sense of depth and context to the scene. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of harmony and balance, drawing the viewer's eye through the painting. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his work.

About the artist

Portrait of Johannes Lingelbach
Artist

Johannes Lingelbach

Johannes (or Johann) Lingelbach (1622 – 3 November 1674) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, associated with the second generation of Bambocciate, a group of genre painters working in Rome from 1625–1700.

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