Herders bij een ruïne 1673 - 1695

"Herders bij een ruïne" (Herdsmen by a Ruin) is an etching by Nicolas Perelle, a prominent 17th-century Dutch artist. Created between 1673 and 1695, the artwork showcases Perelle's mastery of landscape depiction. The etching portrays a picturesque scene with herdsmen tending to their flock near a ruined structure nestled amongst trees. Perelle's meticulous attention to detail in capturing the natural world is evident in the depiction of the lush foliage, distant hills, and meandering river. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this work exemplifies the artistic flourishing of the Dutch Golden Age, where landscapes and everyday life became popular subjects.