(Les Bergers d’Arcadie)
In the centre of a landscape with receding ranges of hills, three
shepherds, leaning on their long staves, and a maiden in classic
garb, are gathered around an ancient tomb surrounded by trees.
An inscription on the tomb, “_Et in Arcadia Ego_,” engages their
attention. One of the shepherds is kneeling and reading the
inscription to his companion on the left, whilst the third man of
the group leans forward to point out to the maiden the significance
of the inscription.
Painted in oil on canvas.