Who painted Shepherd at a Farmstead?

Shepherd at a Farmstead was painted by Leendert Overbeek in 1799.

Where can I see Shepherd at a Farmstead?

Shepherd at a Farmstead is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Shepherd at a Farmstead?

Shepherd at a Farmstead is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Shepherd at a Farmstead?

Museum-quality prints of Shepherd at a Farmstead are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Shepherd at a Farmstead

Leendert Overbeek , 1799

Shepherd at a Farmstead is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Leendert Overbeek. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Shepherd at a Farmstead is a painting executed in vitreous enamel, also described as verre églomisé, applied to a rigid support.

Shepherd at a Farmstead is a painting executed in vitreous enamel, also described as verre églomisé, applied to a rigid support. The work measures 35.5 cm in height by 28.8 cm in width and was created in 1797 by Leendert Overbeek. It depicts a pastoral scene characteristic of the Dutch landscape genre.

The surface handling reveals the luminous quality typical of enamel painting, with fine detailing in the landscape elements. The composition balances atmospheric depth with precise linear contours, reflecting the formal stylistic traits of late 18th-century Dutch interior and landscape enamels.

History & Provenance

Leendert Overbeek painted Shepherd at a Farmstead in 1797 as a landscape rendered in vitreous enamel, also described as verre églomisé. The work belongs to the landscape painting genre and measures 35.5 cm in height by 28.8 cm in width. It is presently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display.

The painting was created in the Netherlands during the late 18th century and exemplifies Overbeek’s focus on rural scenes executed in enamel on metal.

Overview

Shepherd at a Farmstead, a vitreous enamel painting by Leendert Overbeek, dates to 1799 and is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene rural scene: a thatched farmhouse on a gentle hill, with everyday activities unfolding around it, including a shepherd leading goats, indoor and outdoor domestic work, and distant figures with carts.

Context

Reflecting late 18th-century Dutch interests in peaceful, detailed rural landscapes, the piece aligns with the era's artistic focus on everyday life and natural settings.

Legacy

As part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, Shepherd at a Farmstead contributes to the institution's portrayal of Dutch artistic evolution, particularly in landscape painting and the use of chiaroscuro.