Dutch Oil on Canvas Pastoral Scene with Milkmaid, 18th Century

Antique Dutch oil on canvas from the second half of the 18th century depicting a pastoral scene. At the center of the composition is a young milkmaid, kneeling or seated, engaged in milking a goat or sheep. She wears traditional period attire, notably a vivid red skirt that draws the viewer’s attention and enhances the scene’s visual contrast. A refined example of rural Dutch genre painting, rich in atmosphere and naturalistic detail.

Origin: The Netherlands
Period: Second half of the 1700s (18th century)
Dimensions: 77 x 63h cm

SKU: 17425