Jonge herderin c. 1745 - 1775

This anonymous 18th century engraving entitled "Jonge herderin" ("Young Shepherdess") portrays a young girl sitting in a pastoral landscape. She is dressed in simple garments and holds a shepherd's crook, a traditional symbol of herding. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and innocence, emphasizing the simplicity and beauty of rural life. The engraving, now in the Rijksmuseum collection, is a small work measuring 251 mm in height and 179 mm in width.