Mediterraan rivierlandschap met herders 1744 - 1817

This etching, "Mediterraan rivierlandschap met herders" (Mediterranean River Landscape with Shepherds), by François Philippe Charpentier, captures a tranquil scene of rural life. Dated between 1744 and 1817, the artwork depicts a group of shepherds with their livestock by a river, with a distant landscape and a cloudy sky behind them. The detailed depiction of the figures and animals, along with the serene atmosphere, showcase the artist's talent for capturing the beauty of everyday life in the countryside. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and measures 188 mm in height and 242 mm in width.