399 - F. LONDONIO (1723-1783), Sleeping Shepherd, Etching

F. LONDONIO (1723-1783), Sleeping Shepherd, Etching Francesco Londonio (1723 Mailand - 1783 ibid.): Sleeping shepherd curiously eyed by a farmer's wife with child and a shepherd on a donkey with cow and flock of sheep, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Catalogue Raisonné: , 84 Date: 18th century Description: The depiction impresses with the high number of figures and different animals. These are masterfully depicted despite multifaceted postures and perspectives. The picture appears dynamic. In the centre a sleeping shepherd sitting on a rock, behind him a girl and a child, on the right another shepherd riding a donkey. On the reverse with a quick pencil sketch of the shepherd on the donkey with sheep. Literature: Monica Scola: Catalogo ragionato delle incisioni di Francesco Londonio; Mailand 1994. Cat. Rais. No.: 84. Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Nature, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 26,0 cm x 34,8 cm (10,2 x 13,7 in) Condition: Rather good condition. The sheet has discoloured due to its age and is foxed in places. Partly with creases across the sheet corners. Trimmed within the plate just to the border line.