Landschap met herders c. 1600 - 1650

"Landschap met herders" is an etching created by the Monogrammist IF, a printmaker whose identity remains unknown, sometime between 1600 and 1650. The artwork, measuring 146 mm in height and 202 mm in width, depicts a pastoral scene featuring a shepherd and his flock in the foreground. The background reveals a distant city nestled amidst rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The etching's detailed composition and masterful use of light and shadow contribute to its evocative portrayal of the countryside. This print is a prime example of the genre of landscape etching which was popular in the Netherlands during this period.