Twee liggende koeien 1740 - 1801

"Twee liggende koeien" (Two Lying Cows) is a pen and ink drawing on paper by Dutch artist Jacobus Buys, created between 1740 and 1801. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two cows resting in a field, their bodies rendered with meticulous detail and conveying a sense of peaceful tranquility. Buys, known for his animal studies, captured the cows with anatomical accuracy and expressive features. The work demonstrates the artist's talent for capturing the essence of rural life and the beauty of the natural world.