The Three Droves — Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem. Painted 1656.

The late afternoon sunlight casts long shadows on the ground. Herders head home with their cattle; a shepherd boy drives his flock before him with a stick. Berchem was fond of motifs that enliven his pastoral landscapes – motifs that tell a story. Like no other artist, he defined the Dutch image of Italian country life.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Dutch painters in Italy, Main building.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 66.5 × 44 cm

Print: 66.5 × 44 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108209. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.