Koe bij boom waar kruik naast ligt 1822

Eugène Verboeckhoven's "Koe bij boom waar kruik naast ligt" is a delicate pencil drawing depicting a cow standing near a tree with a jug lying on the ground. Verboeckhoven, a celebrated 19th-century Belgian artist, was renowned for his detailed depictions of animals and landscapes. This simple yet evocative composition highlights his mastery of depicting natural textures and the serene beauty of rural life, common in his animal genre artwork. The drawing is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum, a testament to Verboeckhoven's enduring legacy in the realm of animal art.