Twee geiten en drie schapen 1655

"Twee geiten en drie schapen" (Two Goats and Three Sheep) is a 1655 etching by the Dutch artist Karel du Jardin. The artwork depicts a simple yet captivating scene of two goats and three sheep resting in a grassy field, with rolling hills and a distant landscape in the background. This piece exemplifies du Jardin's expertise in animal portraiture and his masterful use of light and shadow to render the texture and form of his subjects. The composition, with its careful balance between the foreground and background, creates a sense of tranquility and depth, highlighting the beauty of everyday life in rural Holland. The etching is currently held in the Rijksmuseum.