Herders en hun kudde bij een antieke bron 1767 - 1768

This etching, titled "Herders en hun kudde bij een antieke bron," depicts a pastoral scene with shepherds and their flock near an antique fountain, created by Swiss artist Salomon Gessner between 1767 and 1768. Gessner, a prominent figure in the 18th-century Arcadian movement, championed idealized rural life in his art. This etching captures the tranquility of a bucolic setting, showcasing the beauty of nature and the simple pleasures of pastoral existence. The composition, a harmonious blend of figures, animals, and architecture, reinforces the idyllic theme central to Gessner's work.