
Contains nudity
Pastoral Scenes
Arcadian Landscape with Resting Herdsmen and Cattle
Adriaen van de Velde
An idyllic 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring a restful gathering of herdsmen and cattle in a warm, golden light.

1663 · Oil Paint, Panel
A serene 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring a group of animals resting in a sun-dappled woodland clearing.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.
About the piece
Painted in 1663 by Adriaen van de Velde, this Dutch Golden Age masterpiece captures a tranquil pastoral scene. Various animals, including cattle, sheep, and a horse, are rendered with meticulous detail amidst the soft, atmospheric light of a wooded glade, exemplifying the artist's skill in blending animal studies with classical landscape composition.
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1663 · Oil Paint, Panel
A serene 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring a group of animals resting in a sun-dappled woodland clearing.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.