Twee herders zitten aan de oever van een beek 1817 - 1837

"Twee herders zitten aan de oever van een beek" is an etching created by Willem Hendrik Franquinet between 1817 and 1837. This artwork features two shepherds resting by a stream, surrounded by animals. The scene is set in a pastoral landscape, with trees and foliage adding depth to the composition. Franquinet's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the realistic depiction of the figures and animals. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's skill in capturing the tranquility of rural life. This etching exemplifies the genre of pastoral art, which celebrates the simplicity and beauty of nature and its inhabitants.