Shepherd Asleep on a Hummock
| Title | Shepherd Asleep on a Hummock |
|---|---|
| Artist | Anthonie Waterloo |
| Date | 17th century 17th century |
| Medium | Etching; second state of three |
| Classification | Prints |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Shepherd Asleep on a Hummock” is a work by Anthonie Waterloo, dated 17th century. It is executed in etching; second state of three and classified as prints. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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Rights: Public Domain — released under Creative Commons Zero (CC0) via The Met Open Access.
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