Herderin met schapen en een geit 1643 - 1692

This anonymous Dutch etching, "Herderin met schapen en een geit", depicts a shepherdess tending to her flock in a rural setting. The scene showcases the shepherdess sitting near a haystack, with her dog beside her, while her sheep and a goat rest in the foreground. This etching, likely created sometime between 1643 and 1692, highlights the pastoral life and rural landscapes popular in Dutch art of this period. The detailed rendering of the figures and animals, along with the depiction of everyday activities, captures a sense of tranquility and realism, making this an excellent example of 17th century Dutch art.