{"product_id":"rustende-herders-met-ezel-francois-vivares","title":"Rustende herders met ezel - François Vivares","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine eighteenth-century etching by François Vivares, depicting a tranquil pastoral scene with a donkey and resting shepherds, based on a design by Nicolaes Berchem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis etching by François Vivares captures a quiet pastoral scene, a genre popularised in the eighteenth century. The composition features a central donkey standing amongst a small group of resting sheep and goats, while two figures sit in the background. One figure appears to be playing a pipe, adding to the idyllic, rural atmosphere typical of the period. The work is based on a design by Nicolaes Berchem, as indicated by the inscription 'Berghem delin' in the lower right corner. Vivares, a French engraver who spent much of his career in London, was known for his technical precision in translating paintings and drawings into print form.\n\nThe etching demonstrates a mastery of line and texture. The artist uses varying densities of hatching to define the coarse fur of the animals and the soft contours of the terrain. The background remains relatively sparse, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction between the figures and their livestock. This print reflects the European fascination with the Italianate pastoral tradition, which sought to evoke a sense of calm and simplicity. The inclusion of the donkey, a common motif in such works, provides a sense of scale and domesticity to the scene. The print is executed with a clean, controlled technique that characterises the work of an experienced engraver of the era. It offers a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the eighteenth-century collector, who valued both the technical skill of the printmaker and the thematic appeal of rural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/harbor-entrance-at-sunset-franz-edmund-weirotter\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHarbor Entrance at Sunset - Franz Edmund Weirotter — Franz Edmund Weirotter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"François Vivares","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58172154020175,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58172550152527,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58172550185295,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58172550218063,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58172550250831,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58172550283599,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58172550316367,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58172550349135,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58172550381903,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58172550414671,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58172550447439,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58172550480207,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Rustende-herders-met-ezel_Poster_CompositorV1_1783472046126.jpg?v=1783567700","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/rustende-herders-met-ezel-francois-vivares","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}