Apple Harvesters and Resting Shepherds n.d.

"Apple Harvesters and Resting Shepherds," a pen and wash drawing by the Italian Baroque artist Salvator Rosa, is a captivating study of human figures in a landscape setting. Created sometime between 1615 and 1673, the drawing showcases Rosa's masterful use of line to depict the relaxed postures of shepherds and the lively gestures of a group of children harvesting apples from a tree. The loose, expressive strokes and delicate shading contribute to the drawing's sense of spontaneity and immediacy, capturing the essence of a fleeting moment in nature. This evocative work is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.