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This is a drawing of goats in a pastoral setting. The scene features goats situated in a natural landscape among trees. One goat is lying on the ground while another stands nearby. In the background, foliage from the trees frames the goats. The illustration includes two figures in the distance, with one holding a staff. The composition employs fine lines and hatching to convey texture in the trees, goats, and ground.
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This is a drawing of goats in a pastoral setting. The scene features goats situated in a natural landscape among trees. One goat is lying on the ground while another stands nearby. In the background, foliage from the trees frames the goats. The illustration includes two figures in the distance, with one holding a staff. The composition employs fine lines and hatching to convey texture in the trees, goats, and ground.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Angora Sheep

Herman van Swanevelt

Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1973.32.30
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Landscapes with Animals [Hollstein 110-116]

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Tree
  • Sheep
  • Figures

NGA object ID 53898. 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.