Resting Herd

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Associated Names
Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Artist, Dutch, 1620 - 1683

The image is portrayed from an elevated point of view, showing a pastoral scene. The horizon line is high, with the sky in the upper left. Trees and a shepherd with a wide-brimmed hat are on the right, close to the horizon. Delicate pencil lines define various elements like animal fur and tree bark. The overall color palette is soft grays and white. Animals, including horses, cows, goats, and sheep, are in a meadow. The terrain rises in the distance, creating depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching [counterproof]

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 10, State ii/vi (counterproof)

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1974

  • NGA Recent Acquisitions 1974, no. 117.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65575812

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