Sleeping shepherdess in a moonlit landscape 1585 - 1599

"Sleeping shepherdess in a moonlit landscape" is a 16th century agate cameo by Alessandro Masnago. The cameo, a popular art form during the Renaissance, depicts a shepherdess sleeping in a moonlit landscape. This small but detailed work, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases Masnago's masterful use of the stone's natural colors and textures to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The cameo's intricate carving and the subtle play of light and shadow create a captivating miniature world.