Shepherd with a Sack Driving a Flock

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775, 1763

The image shows a pastoral scene with a shepherd standing among a flock of sheep and goats. The shepherd is wearing traditional attire and holding a staff. A pond is on the left, reflecting some animals. In the background, more sheep are near an archway that appears to be the ruins of a stone structure. Trees and foliage make up the backdrop. The artwork is detailed with fine lines in a monochromatic palette of grays and browns. The brushstrokes show intricate details and texture.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1747–1775
Date
1763
Type
Print
Medium
etching heightened with white gouache on blue laid paper
Dimensions
21.8 × 28.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a pastoral scene with a shepherd standing among a flock of sheep and goats. The shepherd is wearing traditional attire and holding a staff. A pond is on the left, reflecting some animals. In the background, more sheep are near an archway that appears to be the ruins of a stone structure. Trees and foliage make up the backdrop. The artwork is detailed with fine lines in a monochromatic palette of grays and browns. The brushstrokes show intricate details and texture.

Italienische Grafik 1747–1775