Stalknecht borstelt een koe die haar kalf wast 1818

"Stalknecht borstelt een koe die haar kalf wast" (Milkmaid brushing a cow that washes her calf) is an 1818 etching by Johann Adam Klein. The print depicts a woman, possibly a milkmaid, brushing a cow while a calf washes itself nearby. This detailed, realistic depiction of everyday rural life was popular in the 19th century, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the intimate moments of animal care. The etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the beauty of everyday farm life, with the woman's gentle touch and the cows' natural movements.