The Fishing Shepherd by Adriaen van de Velde. A young shepherd sits by a pool of water under a large tree, surrounded by sheep, cows, and a goat near a rustic hut.

The Fishing Shepherd

Adriaen van de Velde

1664 · Oil Paint

A tranquil 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring a young shepherd and his livestock resting by the water's edge.

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Where it works

A measured, restful work with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Study
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Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1664, this serene work by Adriaen van de Velde captures a quiet moment of rural life. A young shepherd is shown fishing in a small pool, sheltered by the sprawling branches of a central tree, while his herd of cattle and sheep rest nearby under a soft, atmospheric sky.

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