Herder en twee figuren in een landschap 1745

"Herder en twee figuren in een landschap" (Shepherd and Two Figures in a Landscape) is an etching by Carl Albert von Lespilliez, dated 1745. The work, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a pastoral scene framed by elaborate, swirling rococo ornament. The central image features a shepherd with two figures in a landscape setting. Von Lespilliez was a prominent engraver, and this work demonstrates his skill in creating intricate detail and nuanced shading within the etching. The piece is a testament to the Rococo style’s emphasis on elegance, asymmetry, and natural motifs.