Drie schetsen van een liggende koe 1816

"Drie schetsen van een liggende koe" (Three Sketches of a Lying Cow) is a pencil drawing created by Jean Bernard in 1816. It depicts three different sketches of a cow lying down in various positions, capturing the animal's form and anatomy. The work showcases Bernard's attention to detail and his ability to render realistic depictions of animals, highlighting his talent as an animal painter. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the genre of animal studies, a popular subject in Dutch art history.