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Shepherdess with Cattle, by Unknown, 1650

Shepherdess with Cattle

Unknown

1650

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Shepherdess with Cattle is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1650
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a woman in a field, leaning on a wooden fence. She’s wearing a light-colored shirt and dark pants, her arm resting on the fence while she looks at a group of sheep and cows nearby. The background is a mix of dark trees and a soft, cloudy sky with a hint of light breaking through. The woman seems calm, almost lost in thought, as she watches the animals. The lighting in the photo is dramatic, with strong shadows and bright spots that make the scene feel quiet and peaceful. If you like this style of lighting, look up chiaroscuro.

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