Ecloga tertia 1649

"Ecloga tertia" (1649) is an etching by Christian Rothgiesser (1600–1659), a German artist who is renowned for his pastoral scenes. This print, housed in the SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst, features a charming depiction of rustic life. Three shepherds stand in the foreground, while other figures are scattered throughout the woodland scene, tending to livestock and enjoying the tranquil landscape. The image is imbued with the idyllic serenity that characterizes pastoral art, portraying the harmony between humanity and nature.