Varkenshoeder met kudde varkens 1670

"Varkenshoeder met kudde varkens," a 1670 etching by Dutch artist Johannes Gronsveld, depicts a lively scene of a herd of pigs being tended by a man. The meticulous detail of the animals and the surrounding landscape, including trees and a small house in the distance, is typical of Gronsveld's work, demonstrating his expertise in creating realistic depictions of rural life. The etching's small dimensions suggest its intended purpose as a print, highlighting the popularity of animal and landscape subjects within the Dutch Golden Age.