1753
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Seated Peasant Boy Holding a Sheep is a 1753 ink by Francesco Londonio, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a boy sitting on the ground, holding a sheep. The boy is wearing a hat and a loose shirt, and the sheep is standing next to him, looking down. The boy's facial expression is calm, and his body language suggests a sense of comfort and familiarity with the animal. The sheep's fur is textured, and its eyes are looking down, as if it's sniffing the ground. The overall atmosphere of the painting is peaceful and serene, with a focus on the quiet moment between the boy and the sheep. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
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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