Who created "from The Set of Sheep"?

from The Set of Sheep was created by Nicolaes Berchem.

What medium is "from The Set of Sheep"?

from The Set of Sheep is Etching.

Is "from The Set of Sheep" in the public domain?

Yes, from The Set of Sheep is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

from The Set of Sheep

Nicolaes Berchem

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

plate: 4 x 5 1/8 in. (10.1 x 13 cm) sheet: 5 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (14.9 x 17.5 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011

Accession Number

2012.136.670.1

Tags

Sheep

Art Historical Context

Nicolaes Berchem, a prominent Dutch artist of the 17th-century Golden Age, created this etching as part of *The Set of Sheep*, a series showcasing his mastery of pastoral scenes. Though the exact date is unknown, Berchem (1620–1683) was renowned for his Italianate landscapes populated with livestock, drawing inspiration from the Roman countryside while working in the Netherlands. This intimate print, measuring just 4 x 5 1/8 inches on the plate, captures sheep in a serene, luminous setting, highlighting his skill in rendering animal textures and atmospheric light. Etching, Berchem's favored p...

from The Set of Sheep

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