['"Shepherds and Shepherdesses in a Landscape', ' Crowning of Mirtillo by Amarillis "'] 1735

Hieronymus van der Mij's "Shepherds and Shepherdesses in a Landscape", also known as "Crowning of Mirtillo by Amarillis", is a 1735 oil-on-canvas depicting a pastoral scene. Set in a wooded glade, a group of shepherds and shepherdesses, including Mirtillo and Amarillis, are gathered together, their attire and relaxed poses suggesting a leisurely day in the countryside. The painting's warm colors, realistic details, and idyllic subject matter speak to the popular genre of pastoral painting during the Dutch Golden Age. This piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to van der Mij's skill in capturing the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural life.