Herderin met kind 1768 - 1796

"Herderin met kind" (Shepherdess with child) is an etching created by Pieter de Mare, a Dutch artist, between 1768 and 1796. The artwork depicts a young woman, likely a shepherdess, holding a child in her arms. De Mare's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene. The etching is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam. The artwork illustrates a common theme in 18th-century Dutch art: the depiction of everyday life, focusing on rural life and the connection between nature and humanity.