Zittende herderin met koe, geit en ram 1641 - 1685

"Zittende herderin met koe, geit en ram" (Seated Shepherdess with Cow, Goat and Ram) is an etching by Johann Heinrich Roos, a Dutch Baroque artist known for his animal paintings. Created between 1641 and 1685, the artwork depicts a shepherdess seated with her livestock in a rural setting. The detailed rendering of the animals and the shepherdess's pose conveys the artist's mastery of naturalism and realism. The etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of quiet contemplation in the life of a shepherdess, showcasing Roos's dedication to portraying the beauty and tranquility of the animal world.