Sleeping Shepherd
1707
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1707
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sleeping Shepherd is a 1707 ink by Jan Smees, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet countryside scene. A lone shepherd lies asleep under a tree, while a small stone archway and crumbling walls frame the background. The hills roll gently, and a lone building with a sloping roof sits on a rise. The artist used fine lines to create texture, making the rough stone and soft grass look almost real. The shepherd’s peaceful pose suggests a moment of rest in a simple life. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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