En hyrdedreng med sine får ved Cività d'Antino 1886

"En hyrdedreng med sine får ved Cività d'Antino" (1886) by Danish artist Joakim Skovgaard depicts a shepherd tending to his flock of sheep on a hillside overlooking the Italian town of Cività d'Antino. The painting, now in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, showcases Skovgaard's mastery of realism, evident in the detailed rendering of the sheep, the shepherd's attire, and the landscape. The composition creates a serene atmosphere, emphasizing the tranquil beauty of the rural scene and the shepherd's connection to nature.