Twee lammeren 1739 - 1804

"Twee lammeren" is an etching by Johann Andreas Benjamin Nothnagel, created between 1739 and 1804. The small-scale artwork depicts two lambs lying down in a grassy field, with a background of trees and foliage. The etching is detailed, with the artist meticulously capturing the textures of the lamb's wool and the surrounding landscape. The print exemplifies Nothnagel's talent for capturing the beauty of nature and the serenity of animal subjects. This artwork is an example of a print made in the 18th century, a time of great advancements in printmaking techniques and a renewed appreciation for naturalism in art.