Herd of Cows on Bluff to Left of Water 

Herman van Swanevelt was a Dutch painter and printmaker known for his pastoral landscapes, which often featured idyllic scenes of rural life. This etching, "Herd of Cows on Bluff to Left of Water," depicts a group of cows grazing on a hillside overlooking a body of water, with a shepherd standing near the edge of the bluff. Swanevelt's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the way he renders the textures of the grass, trees, and water. The composition is harmonious and balanced, with the figures and animals arranged in a pleasing manner. The etching is a fine example of Swanevelt's mastery of landscape art.