Kop van een kalf 1851

"Kop van een kalf" (Head of a calf) is an etching by Dutch artist Jacobus Cornelis Gaal, created in 1851. This small, detailed etching depicts a close-up view of a calf's head, capturing its soft features and textures with delicate lines. The work is a testament to Gaal's mastery of the etching technique and his keen observation of animal anatomy. This intimate portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the world of Dutch realism and animal studies.