Herderin met spintol 1712 - 1772

"Herderin met spintol" (Shepherdess with Spindle) is an etching by Swiss painter Jean-Michel Liotard, created between 1712 and 1772. The image depicts a woman spinning wool with a spindle, likely a shepherdess tending to her flock, suggesting a peaceful and industrious scene. The detail and realism in the image are characteristic of Liotard’s style, which blended the techniques of Rococo with elements of Neoclassicism. The artwork is small in size (300 mm x 207 mm) and emphasizes the beauty of simplicity and everyday life, making it a compelling example of Liotard's mastery of etching.