Shephardess with pigeons
1728
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
1728
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
The painting depicts a young woman in a red and white dress, wearing a straw hat adorned with flowers. She is gently holding a pigeon in her right hand, while another pigeon sits in a basket at her feet. The woman's attire and the presence of pigeons suggest a rural or pastoral setting, possibly indicating her occupation as a shepherdess. The use of oil paint and the artist's attention to detail in the woman's clothing and the pigeons' feathers are notable aspects of the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the works of Antoine Pesne.
