Schaapherderin, leunend op een stok 1860s

This 1860s pencil drawing, titled "Schaapherderin, leunend op een stok," by French artist Jean-François Millet, portrays a shepherdess standing in a field with her flock. The shepherdess, cloaked in a simple, heavy garment, leans on her staff as she watches over her sheep, creating a serene and contemplative scene. Millet's signature realist style is evident in his depiction of the shepherdess's humble attire and the stark, yet natural landscape. The work is a testament to Millet's focus on portraying the lives of rural workers and the beauty of the natural world. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.