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The image shows a pastoral scene with people and animals depicted through etching. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, offering an overview of the scene. A group of sheep is being herded in the foreground, with detailed textures. In the center, a figure rides a donkey carrying baskets, alongside a leading figure gesturing. The background features hills, mountains, and trees. The etching uses shades of brown for depth and contrast.
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The image shows a pastoral scene with people and animals depicted through etching. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, offering an overview of the scene. A group of sheep is being herded in the foreground, with detailed textures. In the center, a figure rides a donkey carrying baskets, alongside a leading figure gesturing. The background features hills, mountains, and trees. The etching uses shades of brown for depth and contrast.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Pastoral Journey with a Child in a Basket on Horseback

Gaetano Zompini, after Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

Date
1758/1759
Medium
etching in sanguine on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 28.6 x 42.6 cm (11 1/4 x 16 3/4 in.) sheet: 31.6 x 44.9 cm (12 7/16 x 17 11/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2009.93.13
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Varii Capricci e Paesi

Subjects and terms

  • Landscape
  • Agriculture
  • Horse
  • Sheep
  • Figures
Watermarks

3 moons IMP

NGA object ID 144597. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.