Herdersjongen met hond Possibly 1781

This mezzotint print by Richard Earlom depicts a young shepherd boy with his dog, resting on a rocky hillside. The boy gazes upwards, seemingly in contemplation, while the dog sits beside him. Earlom, a noted engraver, created this work possibly in 1781. This print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing the details and emotion of the original painting, highlighting the subject’s solitude in a picturesque landscape. The print likely draws inspiration from classic pastoral themes, emphasizing a sense of tranquility and connection with nature.