Schaapherder rust uit onder een boom 1830 - 1845

"Schaapherder rust uit onder een boom" (Shepherd resting under a tree), is an etching by Dutch artist Henricus Wilhelmus Couwenberg, created between 1830 and 1845. This delicate, small-scale work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a shepherd seated beneath a tree, enjoying a moment of respite. The shepherd's relaxed posture and the tranquil scene create a sense of peaceful rural life, a common theme in Couwenberg's oeuvre. The etching's fine lines and detailed composition showcase the artist's skillful mastery of the medium.