Herder knielend voor een herderin c. 1652 - 1653

"Herder knielend voor een herderin" (Shepherd kneeling before a shepherdess) is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch, dated around 1652-1653. The painting depicts a shepherd kneeling before a shepherdess, with a tree in the background. It is a small artwork, measuring 313 mm in height and 204 mm in width, and is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The painting showcases Ter Borch's skill in depicting the natural world and the details of daily life. Ter Borch was known for her detailed and precise style, as well as her ability to capture the emotions of her subjects.