Dorpsstraat met vee en een herder 1559 - 1561

"Dorpsstraat met vee en een herder" (Village Street with Cattle and a Shepherd) is an etching by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, dated 1559-1561, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a Dutch village street lined with trees, a shepherd guiding a flock of sheep, and a couple walking in the distance. The etching, a popular printmaking technique in the 16th century, highlights the artist's attention to detail, capturing the everyday life of the Dutch countryside. The composition, characterized by a realistic depiction of rural scenes, reflects the evolving artistic trends of the time.