Drie herderinnen met schapen 1763 - 1764

Francesco Londonio's "Drie herderinnen met schapen" (1763-1764) depicts three shepherdesses tending to their flock in a pastoral setting. The print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, features a detailed landscape with two prominent trees framing the scene. The shepherdesses, clad in simple attire, are shown in various poses, one holding a lamb, another with a staff, and the third seated. This idyllic portrayal of rural life, rendered in delicate lines, exemplifies the artistic style of the 18th century and evokes a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.