Artwork
Shepherd with Lamb
Shepherd with Lamb is an ink print by the Baroque artist Allart van Everdingen. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Shepherd with Lamb is a print created by Dutch artist Allaert van Everdingen around 1650, showcasing his skill in printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene countryside scene with a shepherd and sheep in the foreground, set against a rocky hillside with sparse vegetation.
Technique & Style
The etching with engraving technique allows for fine lines that create depth, with the foreground figures appearing more defined than the distant landscape.
Context
This work reflects Everdingen's contribution to Dutch Golden Age printmaking, a period when artists explored various techniques to achieve detailed and nuanced effects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Allaert van Everdingen (Dutch pronunciation: ; bapt. 18 June 1621 – 8 November 1675 (buried)), was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker in etching and mezzotint.
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