Landschap met rustende herders en vee lopend over een houten brug Possibly 1774 - 1778

"Landschap met rustende herders en vee lopend over een houten brug" (Landscape with resting shepherds and cattle walking over a wooden bridge) is a print by Richard Earlom, a prominent English printmaker of the 18th century. Dated between 1774 and 1778, this piece showcases Earlom's mastery of the mezzotint technique, using shades of brown to create a striking, naturalistic depiction of a rural scene. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts shepherds resting by a river, their cattle crossing a wooden bridge. The serene landscape, with lush trees and distant hills, embodies the idyllic charm of pastoral scenes so popular during the period.