Twee zittende herders met schapen en een hond 1770 - 1825

This is a pencil drawing by Simon Andreas Krausz, titled "Twee zittende herders met schapen en een hond" (Two seated shepherds with sheep and a dog). The sketch captures a simple scene of pastoral life, with two shepherds seated among their flock and a dog. Krausz, a prolific artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, utilized the medium of pencil to create a delicate yet expressive work, highlighting the figures and their environment with subtle shading and linework. This sketch, completed sometime between 1770 and 1825, is a testament to Krausz’s ability to capture the essence of daily life in rural settings, illustrating the enduring appeal of pastoral themes in art.