1759
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Seated Shepherdess, a Ram, a Sheep and a Goat is a 1759 ink by Francesco Londonio, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a serene scene of a shepherdess sitting on a rocky outcropping, surrounded by three animals: a ram, a sheep, and a goat. The shepherdess wears a long dress and a headscarf, while the animals are depicted in various poses, with the ram lying down and the sheep and goat standing. The scene is set against a simple background, with a few trees and a building visible in the distance. The etching is rendered in delicate lines and subtle shading, with the use of white heightening on blue laid paper adding a sense of depth and texture to the image. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the shepherdess and her animals. For more on the art of etching, explore the technique that brought this serene scene to life.
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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