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Allegorical representation with shepherds and shepherdesses
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Allegorical representation with shepherds and shepherdesses

1728 · etching; engraving; paper

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

About this work

Allegorical representation with shepherds and shepherdesses enjoying themselves in a forest. In the foreground a woman looking at her reflection in the water, a couple with a dog, shepherds and shepherdesses dancing and making music. In the background women bring an offering to Amor. In the margin a two-line inscription in French.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAllegorische voorstelling met herders en herderinnen. 1728. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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