Artwork
Standing Ox, Two Sheep, and a Goat
Standing Ox, Two Sheep, and a Goat is an ink print by the Baroque artist Francesco Londonio. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:upper left in image: 6. F. Londonio in F.
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Overview
Standing Ox, Two Sheep, and a Goat is an etching created by Francesco Londonio around 1762. The print is executed on blue laid paper with white heightening.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a pastoral scene featuring an ox, two sheep, and a goat in a natural setting. The animals are arranged on a grassy hill with a small stream, surrounded by simple foliage. Londonio's work often explored rustic themes, which were popular among Northern Italy's wealthy patrons.
Technique & Style
Londonio employed a combination of black ink and white highlights to create contrast against the blue-gray paper. The use of textured strokes, particularly on the sheep's wool, adds a tactile quality to the image. The bold, dark lines defining the animals and background are characteristic of Londonio's style.
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Artist
Francesco Londonio (1723–1783) was an Italian painter, engraver, and scenographer, active mainly in his native Milan in a late-Baroque or Rococo style.
