Gezin en een herder met schapen en geiten 1682

"Gezin en een herder met schapen en geiten" is an engraving from 1682 by an anonymous artist. The artwork depicts a family and a shepherd tending to a flock of sheep and goats, likely in a Persian or Arabian setting, indicated by the palm tree and the accompanying text. The scene is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, common in 17th-century engravings. This artwork likely served as an illustration in a book about travel or history, offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of people in distant lands. The small size of the artwork, measuring 132 mm in height and 157 mm in width, suggests it was intended for private or personal use.