Herder met drie runderen in een landschap 1620 - 1664

This etching, created between 1620 and 1664 by Italian artist Stefano della Bella, depicts a shepherd tending to three oxen in a landscape. Della Bella was a prominent printmaker known for his masterful use of line and detail. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Della Bella's characteristic style of rendering animals with great accuracy and realism, making it a significant piece in his oeuvre. This etching is a valuable example of the artistry of the Baroque period, offering a glimpse into the life of a shepherd and the agrarian world.