Twee ossen 1654

"Twee ossen" (Two Oxen) is a 1654 etching by Dutch artist Jan Jansz. den (II) Uyl (1624-1669). The artwork depicts two oxen in a landscape setting, one standing and the other lying down. The detailed rendering of the animals and the subtle shading used to create depth, showcases Uyl's mastery of the etching technique. This print is a fine example of the Dutch Golden Age artistic tradition that celebrated naturalistic depictions of everyday life, with a focus on animal studies.