Cows in a Landscape c. 17th century

Editor: Here we have Moyses van Uyttenbroeck's "Cows in a Landscape," a small etching. It feels so peaceful, like a stolen moment in a field. What do you see in this piece, beyond just… cows? Curator: It’s funny you say 'stolen moment.' I feel that too. Uyttenbroeck really captures this quiet, almost pastoral scene. It reminds me of a time when nature felt truly boundless. The details in the foliage make me wonder how long he sat there observing those details. Doesn’t it make you want to be there? Editor: Absolutely. It makes me think about how much we've lost in our connection to the land. Curator: Exactly. And maybe that’s the real landscape here – a landscape of longing. Editor: I never would have considered that, I was too focused on the cows. Thanks for your insight!