Landschap met herders, vee en triomfboog rond een meer Possibly 1775

"Landschap met herders, vee en triomfboog rond een meer" (Landscape with Shepherds, Cattle, and Triumphal Arch around a Lake), is a mezzotint by Richard Earlom, dating possibly from 1775. The print depicts a pastoral scene, with shepherds and their livestock grazing near a lake in the foreground. In the distance, a triumphal arch and ruins stand against a rolling hillside. The mezzotint, a printing technique that uses tonal variations to create a rich, velvety effect, effectively captures the depth and atmosphere of the landscape. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the technical skill and artistic vision of the 18th-century printmaker, Richard Earlom.