Zittende herderin met mand c. 1650 - 1750

"Zittende herderin met mand" is an anonymous etching from the 17th or 18th century, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a seated shepherdess, likely tending to her flock of goats. The scene is rendered in a realistic style using hatching, highlighting the texture of the shepherdess's clothing and the forms of the goats. The composition is balanced, with the shepherdess in the foreground and the goats behind her, creating a sense of depth. This etching provides a glimpse into the daily life of a rural shepherdess in the Dutch Golden Age, a popular subject for artists of the time.