Artwork
Landscape with a Boy Fishing

Landscape with a Boy Fishing is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Domenico Campagnola. It dates from 1516 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Domenico Campagnola's Landscape with a Boy Fishing is a drawing executed in pen and brown ink over leadpoint, mounted on an eighteenth-century Mariette laid paper base, dating to circa 1516.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene landscape scene featuring a boy engaged in fishing, conveying a sense of tranquility and everyday life.
Technique & Style
Campagnola utilized a combination of pen and brown ink over leadpoint to achieve detailed, expressive lines, characteristic of Renaissance drawing techniques.
History & Provenance
Originally created around 1516, the work was later mounted on an eighteenth-century Mariette laid paper base, reflecting its passage through time and potential changes in presentation.
Context
Produced during the Italian Renaissance, this drawing aligns with the period's emphasis on naturalism and everyday subjects, though specific contextual events or influences are not detailed in available information.
Legacy
As a work by Domenico Campagnola, it contributes to the understanding of Renaissance drawing practices and the artist's oeuvre, though its broader impact or notable exhibitions are not specified in the provided details.
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