Kop van een koe 1836

"Kop van een koe" (Head of a Cow), an 1836 etching by Dutch artist Gijsbertus Craeyvanger, showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a cow's head in close-up, emphasizing the animal's anatomy and texture. Craeyvanger, known for his animal studies, captures the cow's gentle expression with delicate lines and shading. The artwork offers a glimpse into the artist's fascination with the natural world and his ability to render animal forms with realism and sensitivity.