Herder en rund c. 1657 - 1811

"Herder en rund" is an anonymous etching, dating from c. 1657-1811, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a shepherd standing in profile, leaning against a tree trunk, while looking out over a landscape, his cow standing nearby. The detailed crosshatching used in the etching creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the figures and the surrounding landscape. The composition creates a sense of quiet solitude and pastoral life.