Portrait of a Young Shepherd with Sheep and Goats by Bartholomeus van der Helst, Jan Baptist Weenix. A young boy in a feathered hat stands with a herd of goats and a large white ram beneath a gnarled tree.

Portrait of a Young Shepherd with Sheep and Goats

Bartholomeus van der Helst, Jan Baptist Weenix

1647 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A charming 17th-century Dutch scene featuring a young shepherd among his flock of goats and sheep.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in walnut and cognac tones — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Reads best with enough surrounding space
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft sage

About the piece

Attributed to Bartholomeus van der Helst and Jan Baptist Weenix, this 1647 oil painting captures a serene pastoral moment. A young boy, dressed in rustic finery with a feathered cap, tends to a group of goats and a prominent white ram against a soft, atmospheric sky.

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