Koe met gedraaide hoorn 1650 - 1700

"Koe met gedraaide hoorn" (Cow with Twisted Horn) is an anonymous etching from the 17th century, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The detailed, realistic depiction of a cow in a rural landscape is characteristic of Dutch animal art of the period. The artist's meticulous attention to the cow's anatomy, the texture of the grass, and the distant village contributes to the print's sense of realism and authenticity. The etching's small size, measuring 119 mm by 162 mm, suggests it was likely intended for personal collection or study, rather than public display.