Shepherdess on a Donkey

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Associated Names
Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Artist, Dutch, 1620 - 1683

The image displays a pastoral scene with animals and people around a body of water. A man stands behind a horse, a woman sits on a donkey reaching out, and other animals like a dog, sheep, cow, and another donkey are nearby. In the distance, more figures are shown walking on a path, with mountains in the background. The etching technique uses fine lines and cross-hatching for a textured look. The color scheme is a sepia tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.14

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 12, State a ii/vi

Artwork history & notes

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

Q65575821

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