Staande koe, met boom c. 1657 - 1761

"Staande koe, met boom" is an etching by Dutch artist Marcus de Bye, dating from 1657-1761. The artwork depicts a cow standing in a field, viewed from the side, with a tree in the background. The etching style is characterized by detailed lines and subtle shading, emphasizing the cow's anatomy and the texture of the landscape. The work is a prime example of 17th-century Dutch animal studies, capturing the realistic details of a common farm animal.