Shepherdess 1609 - 1807

"Shepherdess" is an oil-on-canvas portrait painting from the 17th to 18th century, currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. The painting depicts a young woman, likely a shepherdess, holding a shepherd's crook and adorned with a floral crown. This anonymous work exhibits a delicate style and a refined focus on the subject's face and hands, highlighting the craftsmanship and skill of the artist. This small-scale portrait exemplifies the genre of portraiture popular during the period.