Schäferszene
Caspar Netscher (1635-1684)

Pastoral Scene,

1681
Material / Technology / Carrier
Leinwand
Dimensions of the object
53,4 x 44,8 cm
Displayed
AP OG Kabinett 23
Genre
Malerei
Inventory number
110
Acquisition
1799 aus der Galerie Mannheim
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Caspar Netscher, Schäferszene, 1681, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/o5xrdgkG7X (Last updated on 17.10.2023)
Netscher’s idyll attests to the popularity of amorous, erotic scenes from an idealised pastoral life that reemerged in the Netherlands at the end of the 17th century while at the same time exemplifying the shift towards an elegant, decorative style influenced by French and Flemish painting.

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