Herderin met een lam 1731 - 1775

"Herderin met een lam" (Shepherdess with a Lamb) is an etching by Richard Houston, a British artist known for his portraits and genre scenes. Created between 1731 and 1775, the artwork depicts a young woman, likely a shepherdess, standing with a lamb in a pastoral setting. Houston's meticulous detail is evident in the woman's attire, the lamb's soft fur, and the surrounding landscape. The composition and subject matter evoke a sense of tranquility and simplicity, reflecting the idealized portrayal of rural life popular in 18th-century art. The etching is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into Houston's talent for capturing both the beauty of nature and the grace of human form.