Herderin c. 1652

"Herderin" is a delicate watercolor by Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch, dated c. 1652. The artwork depicts a young woman, likely a shepherdess, standing with a branch in her hand and wearing a wreath of flowers in her hair. This delicate drawing, with its simple composition and soft, muted colors, exemplifies Ter Borch's talent for capturing the beauty of everyday life in a graceful and evocative way. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, measures 313 mm in height and 204 mm in width.