Who painted Young shepherd embracing a shepherdess?

Young shepherd embracing a shepherdess was painted by Adriaen van der Werff in 1696.

Where can I see Young shepherd embracing a shepherdess?

Young shepherd embracing a shepherdess is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Young shepherd embracing a shepherdess?

Young shepherd embracing a shepherdess is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Young shepherd embracing a shepherdess

Adriaen van der Werff , 1696

Young shepherd embracing a shepherdess is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Adriaen van der Werff. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Young shepherd embracing a shepherdess is a 1696 oil painting by Adriaen van der Werff, a Dutch artist associated with the Rococo movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an intimate scene between a half-naked shepherd and a kneeling woman in a dimly lit forest, surrounded by other figures and a broken statue, suggesting a narrative that blends pastoral and possibly mythological or symbolic elements.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to highlight the embracing figures, creating a soft glow on their skin and clothing that draws the viewer's attention.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, having been created during a period when van der Werff was producing works for various patrons, including the Medicis.