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The Shepherd Couple Discovers Paris
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The Shepherd Couple Discovers Paris

Theodorus van Kessel · 1660 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The newborn foundling Paris lies on a cloth in a mountainous landscape. He is found by a shepherd couple. Sitting next to Paris is a man playing the flute. Behind him a woman. In the distance buildings. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHerderspaar vindt Paris. 1660. Theodorus van Kessel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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