Loeiende os c. 1848 - 1855

"Loeiende os" (Lowing Ox) is an etching by Dutch artist Jacobus Cornelis Gaal, created between 1848 and 1855. The artwork depicts a close-up view of a cow's head, rendered in meticulous detail using a hatching technique. Gaal's precise lines capture the texture of the animal's fur and the expressive nuances of its face, highlighting the animal's natural beauty and its connection to the rural life of the Netherlands. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Gaal's skill as an animal portraitist, demonstrating his keen observation and masterful use of line.