Herder met zijn schapen op de hei 1822 - 1891

"Herder met zijn schapen op de hei" (Shepherd with his sheep on the heath) is a black and white lithograph by Dutch artist Simon van den Berg. Created between 1822 and 1891, the artwork depicts a shepherd tending to his flock on a rural heath. The shepherd, dressed in simple attire, is seen leading the sheep with a staff, and his figure is contrasted against the expansive landscape. The scene is rendered with a sense of tranquility and realism, capturing the essence of rural life in the Netherlands. This lithograph, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Van den Berg's skill in capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.