Heer omringd door herderinnen 1640

This engraving, titled "Heer omringd door herderinnen" (Lord surrounded by shepherdesses) by Crispijn van de Passe (II), depicts a scene of pastoral romance. Created in 1640, the print features a group of shepherdesses, including a prominent figure in a fashionable hat, being presented with a bouquet of flowers. The image is framed by a landscape with a city in the distance, above which two cupids hold a banner with a title relating to the theme of the work. The detailed lines and careful composition of the engraving reflect the meticulous nature of the artist's work, typical of the Dutch Golden Age.