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Shepherdess and Shepherd with Sheep and Goats, by Simon van der Does, oil, 1711

Shepherdess and Shepherd with Sheep and Goats

Simon van der Does

1711

oil

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Shepherdess and Shepherd with Sheep and Goats is a 1711 oil by Simon van der Does, a Rococo painting work, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?
Simon van der Does
When & what style?
1711 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Rijksmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a shepherdess and a shepherd in a landscape with sheep and goats. The shepherdess is in a red dress with a white collar, and the shepherd is in a white shirt with a brown vest. They are both looking at the animals. The shepherdess is holding a basket, and the shepherd is holding a stick. There are trees and a body of water in the background. The painting is done in oil paint and has a lot of detail. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Simon van der Does.

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