Boerin die een koe melkt in een landschap 1666

"Boerin die een koe melkt in een landschap" (1666) is a drawing by Dutch artist Cornelis Saftleven, known for his landscapes and genre scenes. Depicting a farmer milking a cow in a simple rural setting, the artwork is a fine example of Saftleven's talent for capturing the everyday activities of common people. The drawing's loose, gestural lines and subtle shading create a sense of immediacy and authenticity, further emphasizing the artist's interest in portraying everyday life. The composition, with the cow and farmer dominating the foreground, creates a sense of intimacy and allows the viewer to engage with the scene as if observing it directly.