Herderin met spinrok en twee herders 1632 - 1675

This etching, “Herderin met spinrok en twee herders” by Jean Couvay, depicts three figures in a pastoral scene. A shepherdess sits and spins wool while two shepherds kneel in the foreground. Created between 1632 and 1675, this small print showcases Couvay's skill in capturing the details of rural life. The etching’s composition highlights the figures against a simple landscape, drawing attention to their interaction. “Herderin met spinrok en twee herders,” an example of Couvay’s genre pieces, is held in the Rijksmuseum collection.