Artwork
Standing Ox, Two Sheep, and a Goat
Standing Ox, Two Sheep, and a Goat is an ink print by the Baroque artist Francesco Londonio. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Standing Ox, Two Sheep, and a Goat is an etching created by Francesco Londonio around 1762. The print is executed on blue laid paper with white heightening.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a pastoral scene featuring an ox, two sheep, and a goat in a natural setting. The animals are arranged on a grassy hill with a small stream, surrounded by simple foliage. Londonio's work often explored rustic themes, which were popular among Northern Italy's wealthy patrons.
Technique & Style
Londonio employed a combination of black ink and white highlights to create contrast against the blue-gray paper. The use of textured strokes, particularly on the sheep's wool, adds a tactile quality to the image. The bold, dark lines defining the animals and background are characteristic of Londonio's style.
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.
