Kudde geiten bij een poort 1781 - 1786

"Kudde geiten bij een poort" (Flock of goats by a gate), created between 1781 and 1786 by Dutch artist Cornelis Brouwer, is a delicate pen and wash drawing. The artwork depicts a shepherd leading a flock of goats through a crumbling archway, a popular subject matter for 18th-century artists. The use of muted brown and black tones contributes to the work's peaceful and pastoral ambiance, creating a sense of calm and solitude. This small yet detailed drawing, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Brouwer's skillful representation of the natural world.