Spinnende herderin 1670 - 1697

"Spinnende herderin" (Spinning Shepherdess) is an etching created by the Dutch artist Paul van (II) Somer between 1670 and 1697. The artwork depicts a young woman spinning wool while seated near a ruined wall. The scene includes two goats, one of which is being milked by the woman, as well as other details of a pastoral landscape. The artist’s use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture in the composition, characteristic of the Baroque period in art. The etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, captures a moment of simple rural life, showcasing the daily activities of the time.