Artwork
Seated Shepherdess with Three Rams
Seated Shepherdess with Three Rams is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Francesco Londonio. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Seated Shepherdess with Three Rams is an etching created by Francesco Londonio in 1762. The print features a serene scene of a shepherdess with three rams, executed on blue laid paper with white heightening.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a calm shepherdess seated among three attentive rams, conveying a sense of tranquility. The simple attire of the shepherdess and the proximity of the animals to her underscore the pastoral theme.
Technique & Style
Londonio employed etching with white heightening on blue laid paper to achieve a soft, gentle effect. The blue paper contributes to the overall quiet mood of the scene, while the technique used creates a serene atmosphere characteristic of Londonio's pastoral depictions.
Artist & collection
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.
