Artwork

Shepherdess with her Flock

Shepherdess with her Flock, by Unknown, 1708
Shepherdess with her Flock, by Unknown, 1708

Shepherdess with her Flock is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1708 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Shepherdess with her Flock is a painting created in 1708 by an artist known for depicting everyday life. It is now held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a serene scene of a woman with a baby and a young boy in a grassy field surrounded by grazing sheep and a resting cow, set against a backdrop of old ruins and hills.

Technique & Style

The artist used strong contrasts of light and shadow to emphasize the figures within the landscape, conveying a sense of simplicity and calm.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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