Herder Coridon 1600 - 1700

"Herder Coridon" is an anonymous 17th-century engraving depicting a shepherd playing a recorder. The shepherd is adorned with a flowered hat and a long coat, standing amongst a pastoral landscape. The inscription, written in Dutch, addresses a "Silvia" and alludes to the shepherd's unrequited love. The engraving's intricate detail and realistic depiction of the shepherd's figure and landscape are characteristic of the Baroque period. The artwork is a fine example of the Dutch tradition of depicting shepherds in their natural setting.