Afscheid van een herder 1654

"Afscheid van een herder" (Farewell of a Shepherd) is an etching created by the Dutch artist Catharina Questiers in 1654. The small-scale print, measuring just 66mm by 84mm, depicts a shepherd bidding farewell to three figures, likely friends or family. The scene is set in a woodland clearing, with the figures prominently displayed in the foreground. Questiers's etching style is characterized by fine, detailed lines and a focus on depicting the emotional expressions of her subjects. This intimate scene provides a glimpse into the life and customs of the time, as well as Questiers's skill as a printmaker.