Reclining Herdsman

Adriaen van de Velde's 'Reclining Herdsman' (1670) captures serene rural life with meticulous detail and warm light, a masterpiece of Dutch Golden Age painting.

Adriaen van de Velde

Adriaen van de Velde (1636-1672) was a Dutch Golden Age painter renowned for idyllic landscapes featuring animals, genre scenes & masterful light. A key figure in Italianate landscape painting.

Rijksmuseum

Explore Dutch art & history at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam! Marvel at Rembrandt, Vermeer & Van Gogh masterpieces in an iconic landmark – a journey through 800 years of culture.