En hyrdedreng, der driver en flok får 1838

J.V. Gertner's "En hyrdedreng, der driver en flok får" (1838) is a Romantic depiction of a shepherd driving a flock of sheep across a stone bridge. The painting, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the tranquil beauty of the Danish countryside with a soft, muted palette and detailed rendering of the shepherd's figure and the sheep. Gertner's meticulous brushstrokes create a sense of realism, while the hazy atmosphere and the idyllic scene evoke a sense of peace and serenity.