Schaap in een kustlandschap 1897

"Schaap in een kustlandschap" (Sheep in a Coastal Landscape) is a 1897 etching by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst (1868-1938). The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a single sheep standing in profile against a backdrop of a distant village and coastline. Holst’s signature “Stangastare” can be seen in the lower right corner, and the year “97” is inscribed in the bottom left corner. The etching showcases Holst’s meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the sheep’s woolly coat and the subtle textures of the landscape. This piece is a testament to Holst's skill as a printmaker and his interest in capturing the beauty of the natural world.