Landschap met een schaapherder die op zijn staf leunt c. 1884 - 1887

"Landschap met een schaapherder die op zijn staf leunt" (c. 1884-1887) is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Willem Witsen (1860-1923). It is a sketch in the characteristic style of the artist, characterized by quick, gestural lines and an emphasis on capturing the essence of the scene. The drawing is dominated by the figure of a shepherd, leaning heavily on his staff. The background is sketchily rendered, with a suggestion of sheep and landscape, reflecting Witsen's interest in the rural life of the Netherlands. The work, now in the Rijksmuseum, reveals Witsen’s early artistic explorations and the influence of Impressionism on his evolving style.