Een geit, een bok en een lam 1822 - 1845

This drawing titled 'Een geit, een bok en een lam,' or 'A goat, a buck and a lamb,' from an anonymous artist, presents a pastoral scene. The animals, rendered with delicate lines, evoke the Dutch countryside, where land and animal husbandry shaped both the economy and the cultural imagination. The absence of a known artist complicates our understanding; we must consider this work within the context of folk art, perhaps commissioned by a landowner, rather than as an individual artistic statement. There is an emotional aspect in the depiction of the animals, suggesting a gentle respect for rural life. The artist draws on traditional representations of animals in art, yet these figures could also be interpreted as symbols of fertility and domesticity, qualities often associated with femininity in broader societal narratives. Ultimately, this artwork serves not just as a depiction of animals but also as a reflection on the relationship between humans, nature, and the social values attached to both.