River Landscape with Two Mendicants and Other Figures 1709 - 1784

This 18th-century drawing by Giuseppe Zais depicts a pastoral landscape with a bridge crossing a winding river, framed by rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The scene is animated by several figures, including two mendicants, one of whom sits on the ground while the other is helped onto a horse by a rider. This drawing, which highlights Zais's mastery of light and shadow, demonstrates his characteristic focus on the natural world. The viewer is drawn into this idyllic scene, inviting contemplation of the beauty of nature.