Weiland met grazende koeien 1864 - 1880

This is a drawing of cows grazing in a meadow by Johannes Tavenraat. In the act of grazing, the cow lowers its head, submitting to the earth, yet simultaneously nourished by it. Consider how in ancient Egypt, the cow was revered as a mother goddess, Hathor, embodying nourishment and fertility. This symbolism echoes through time, appearing even in the myth of Europa, carried away by Zeus in the guise of a bull, symbolizing both allure and primal power. These images remind us of the cyclical relationship between humans and nature, a dance of dependence and respect. The image of grazing may stir something deep within our collective memory, connecting us to an agrarian past when the rhythm of life was intimately tied to the land. The act of depicting the cow isn't merely a representation but an echo of humanity's persistent dialogue with the natural world.