To får 1626 - 1678

"To får" is a small etching by the Dutch Golden Age painter Karel Du Jardin, created between 1626 and 1678. The etching depicts two sheep lying down, with one slightly behind and to the left of the other. The work is characterized by Du Jardin's meticulous detail and masterful use of light and shadow, which give the sheep a sense of volume and form. The background is rendered in a simple, textured manner that enhances the three-dimensionality of the sheep. The etching is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. Du Jardin is known for his genre paintings and landscapes. This work showcases the artist’s fascination with animal studies and the Dutch tradition of etching.