1753
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Goatherd Piping to Four Goats is a 1753 ink by Francesco Londonio, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching on blue paper with white heightening depicts a serene scene of a goatherd playing a flute, surrounded by four goats. The goatherd, dressed in a hat and coat, stands on the left side of the image, while the goats are positioned in front of him, facing different directions. In the background, there are trees and a stone structure, adding depth to the composition. The use of white heightening on the blue paper creates a sense of contrast and highlights the textures of the goatherd's clothing and the goats' fur. The overall atmosphere of the image is peaceful, with the goatherd's music seemingly entrancing the goats. The level of detail and the use of light and shadow in this etching are characteristic of the Baroque movement. To learn more about the techniques used in this piece, explore the art of etching.
Francesco Londonio (1723–1783) was an Italian painter, engraver, and scenographer, active mainly in his native Milan in a late-Baroque or Rococo style.
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