A Landscape with a Herd of Cows and Goats, Surmounted by Another Landscape, Upside-down, with a Man Pushing a Wheelbarrow c. 1800

Adrian Zingg's "A Landscape with a Herd of Cows and Goats, Surmounted by Another Landscape, Upside-down, with a Man Pushing a Wheelbarrow" (c. 1800) is a captivating example of 18th-century landscape drawing. The artwork portrays a pastoral scene, featuring a herd of cows and goats, a man pushing a wheelbarrow, and a second landscape inverted in the sky, showcasing a unique composition. This drawing exemplifies Zingg's mastery of depicting natural landscapes, particularly those found in the Swiss Alps, capturing the essence of a serene rural life through precise details and masterful use of light and shadow.