Landschap met herder 1700 - 1759

"Landschap met herder" is an etching by Dutch artist Michiel Elgersma, completed sometime between 1700 and 1759. The print depicts a serene landscape with a shepherd tending to his flock in the foreground. The pastoral scene is framed by a grove of trees on the left and a classical ruin on the right, creating a sense of tranquility and balance. Elgersma's meticulous detail and use of light and shadow give the landscape a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of his artistic style. This etching is a prime example of the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with the natural world and its depiction in art.