1753
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Shepherd with his Flock is a 1753 gouache by Francesco Londonio, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a shepherd standing on a hillside, holding a long stick. Below him, a flock of sheep and goats graze on short grass and bushes. The animals are drawn with careful attention to their wool and horns, while the background has rolling hills and scattered trees. The artist used white gouache to highlight the sheep’s wool, making it stand out against the blue paper. The shepherd’s hat and coat are simple but detailed, showing his role as a guide. Next, look up the technique: etching to see how artists like this one create fine lines and textures.
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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