Staande koe, met melkemmer en melkkrukje 1823

"Staande koe, met melkemmer en melkkrukje" (Standing Cow with Milk Bucket and Milking Stool) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jean Bernard, created in 1823. The detailed depiction of a cow being milked, with its accompanying pail and stool, highlights the importance of agriculture and animal husbandry in 19th-century Dutch life. Bernard, known for his naturalistic style, captured the animal's form with a masterful blend of precise linework and subtle shading, conveying the cow's presence and its quiet rural setting. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and offers a glimpse into the everyday scenes that inspired the artist's creative vision.