Pastoral Scene

1741

Anton Maria Zanetti I, after Jacopo Zanguidi, called Bertoia

Associated Names
Anton Maria Zanetti I

Artist, Italian, 1680 - 1757

Jacopo Zanguidi, called Bertoia

Artist After, Parmese, 1544 - 1573/1574

This is a painting of a pastoral scene with figures engaged in various activities. The image illustrates a rural setting where several nude figures are involved in milking animals. A central figure leans over a large tub, while another pours liquid into a container. In the background, a building with a smoking chimney and arched entryway is visible. To the left, a sculpture-like figure stands in a contrapposto pose. The scene features a variety of textures, with hatch lines and shading adding depth and form to the figures and landscape. This painting reflects bucolic themes typically found in works exploring human interaction with nature.

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Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q74037738

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