Christian Wilhelm Ernst DIETRICH (1712-1774) The declaration of the shepherd. Oil on panel. 37,3 x 29 cm. Old dirty varnish. Beautiful 19th century frame in wood and gilded stucco. Presumed provenance : 1 - On the reverse side of the upper part of the frame, two very damaged sale catalog labels, the first one referring to a description of the painting, the second one : Tableaux Provenant (...) La collection De M. Clay (...). 2 - In the lower part an English label From Thomas Mc Lean / Printseller and Publisher / Dealer on Works of Art (...) London.