Wasvrouwen en een herder aan de waterkant 1638 - 1658

This etching by Dutch artist Cornelis Visscher, titled "Wasvrouwen en een herder aan de waterkant," depicts a pastoral scene with several figures and animals. The artwork, created between 1638 and 1658, showcases Visscher's mastery of detail and composition, with a central group of figures gathered around a small stream, while cattle graze and a woman walks along a hillside in the background. The work, housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the genre of pastoral art, capturing the tranquility of rural life. The etching's delicate lines and subtle shading add depth and realism to the scene, creating a sense of peaceful harmony.