Herdsmen by a Campfire at Moonlight c. 1645 - 1652

"Herdmen by a Campfire at Moonlight" is a pen and wash drawing by Dutch artist Jan Asselijn, created between 1645 and 1652. The drawing depicts a group of herdsmen gathered around a campfire under a moonlit sky. The scene is set in a landscape with a large tree in the center and a small building in the background. The drawing is characterized by Asselijn's delicate and precise style. The soft, flowing lines of the drawing create a sense of tranquility and peace, while the faint washes of gray and brown evoke the soft light of the moon. The drawing is a fine example of Asselijn's skill in landscape drawing and his ability to capture the beauty of the natural world. The drawing is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.