Watermolen, ruïne en herderin 1807

This etching, titled "Watermolen, ruïne en herderin" (Watermill, ruin, and shepherdess) by Frédéric Théodore Faber, depicts a rural scene featuring a shepherdess leading a donkey carrying sheep and a man on horseback. The image's composition, with its two smaller scenes at the top of the page, suggests a narrative structure. This work, created in 1807, is an example of the Romantic era’s fascination with nature, and the simple lives of rural people. The artist, known for his delicate lines and attention to detail, captures the beauty of the Dutch landscape through this etching.