Hirten und Schäferinnen mit einer Herde an der Tränke
Giovanni Benedetto CastiglioneLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1664)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1609–1664
About the artwork
"Hirten und Schäferinnen mit einer Herde an der Tränke" is a work by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is landscape. Drawings in brief: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark.
"Hirten und Schäferinnen mit einer Herde an der Tränke" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Italian, 1609–1664
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