Landscape with Shepherd and Shepherdess 1663 - 1733

Gerard Hoet's "Landscape with Shepherd and Shepherdess" (1663-1733) portrays a shepherd and shepherdess in a pastoral setting. The figures are depicted in a classical style, with the shepherd and shepherdess both wearing simple garments, and the shepherdess with a long gown that flows gracefully around her. The scene is set in a lush woodland, with a distant view of hills and valleys. Hoet's painting is a prime example of the Dutch Golden Age of painting, showcasing the genre of idealized landscapes with figures.