Pastoral Scene

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, 1741

This is a painting of a pastoral scene with figures engaged in various activities. The image illustrates a rural setting where several nude figures are involved in milking animals. A central figure leans over a large tub, while another pours liquid into a container. In the background, a building with a smoking chimney and arched entryway is visible. To the left, a sculpture-like figure stands in a contrapposto pose. The scene features a variety of textures, with hatch lines and shading adding depth and form to the figures and landscape. This painting reflects bucolic themes typically found in works exploring human interaction with nature.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Datazione
1741
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
chiaroscuro woodcut in black and green, with green watercolor
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of a pastoral scene with figures engaged in various activities. The image illustrates a rural setting where several nude figures are involved in milking animals. A central figure leans over a large tub, while another pours liquid into a container. In the background, a building with a smoking chimney and arched entryway is visible. To the left, a sculpture-like figure stands in a contrapposto pose. The scene features a variety of textures, with hatch lines and shading adding depth and form to the figures and landscape. This painting reflects bucolic themes typically found in works exploring human interaction with nature.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747