Herder staat bij koe en twee geiten bij vervallen muur 1647 - 1697

Abraham Jansz. Begeyn’s etching “Herder staat bij koe en twee geiten bij vervallen muur” (c. 1647-1697) is a Dutch Baroque artwork depicting a shepherd tending to a cow and two goats near a crumbling wall. The figure of the shepherd is positioned prominently in the foreground, while the animals are clustered around him. Begeyn’s use of hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of volume and texture contributes to the realism of the scene. The overall composition of the artwork reflects the themes of rural life and the close relationship between humans and animals that were popular during this period.