Standing Shepherdess with a Child after 1776

"Standing Shepherdess with a Child" is an etching by Francesco Londonio, a prominent Italian artist active in the 18th century. The print, likely created after 1776, depicts a shepherdess standing amidst a pastoral scene, tending to a flock of sheep. The composition features a cow lying down in the foreground, with sheep and lambs gathered around it, while a small child watches from behind the animal. The shepherdess stands in the background, her gesture suggesting she is tending to her flock. This artwork is a classic example of the pastoral genre, popular during the 18th century, that celebrates the idealized life of the countryside. It's a fine example of Londonio's detailed and expressive style.