Landschap met een herders en schapen 1750 - 1803

"Landschap met een herders en schapen" (Landscape with Shepherds and Sheep) is an etching by Italian artist Giovanni Volpato, created between 1750 and 1803. The artwork depicts a pastoral scene with a group of shepherds and sheep along a winding river, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The etching exemplifies the Italianate landscape style, characterized by its idyllic and idealized depiction of nature. The composition is balanced and harmonious, conveying a sense of peace and tranquility. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.