Old, Bald-headed Shepherd, Seated Shepherd Boy and Flock
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1766
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a shepherd standing with a stick, watching over a mixed flock. Sheep, goats, and a big ox lie or stand around him. A boy sits nearby, holding a goat. The background has rocks, a cave, and some trees. The artist used a mix of dark lines and white highlights to make the scene pop. The sheep look fuzzy, and the animals’ fur is shown with quick strokes. Next, check out how this was made using etching.
