Liggende koe Possibly 1670

Jan de Bray's "Liggende koe" (c. 1670) is a delicate study of a reclining cow, a testament to the Dutch artist's mastery of animal portraiture. The black chalk and red chalk drawing, housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures the animal's form with subtle details and masterful shading, creating a sense of volume and texture. The cow's peaceful pose and the understated background accentuate the artist's focus on capturing the animal's essence. De Bray's drawing exemplifies the precision and attention to detail characteristic of 17th-century Dutch animal studies.