The Cattle Herd

Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem, 1656

A herder drives his cattle through a ford in the river. The unruly creatures splash water, to the displeasure of a peasant woman, who is also wading through the water. Another woman is mounted on a laden ox. Berchem combined the southern character of the landscape with the kind of pine trees that one would expect to see in the north.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-30
  • Dimensionsheight 38 cm x width 62.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel