Artwork
A Wooded Landscape with a Shepherd and His Family
A Wooded Landscape with a Shepherd and His Family is a watercolor drawing by the Baroque artist Andrea De Leone. It dates from 1638 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:by later hand, lower right in graphite: G. Benedetto; by later hand, lower left of mount in graphite: D. 24698; by later hand, lower right on mount in graphite: Benedetto / The Good Samaritan; by later hand, upper center verso of mount in brown ink: [cut off and undeciphered] / X 17 / O.; by later hand, upper left on mat verso in graphite: The Good Samaritan GD Benedetti / from R. Collection
- Markings
- Marked:onathan Richardson Sr., London [1667 - 1745] (Lugt 2184)
About this work
Overview
A Wooded Landscape with a Shepherd and His Family is a drawing by Andrea De Leone, created around 1638, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene scene of a shepherd and his family in a wooded setting, with the family seated on the grass and sheep grazing in the background.
Technique & Style
Executed in pen and brown ink with touches of green watercolor, the drawing features loose, rapid lines and a rough texture, suggesting a spontaneous sketch. The green washes may have been added later, as they contrast with the sketchy inkwork.
History & Provenance
The drawing is mounted on an old secondary sheet, indicating it was carefully preserved. The age of the paper is evident in its yellowed edges.
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Artist & collection
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