Stier en een kalf 1809 - 1841

"Stier en een kalf" (Bull and Calf), a graphite drawing by Dutch artist Joannes Bemme (1775-1841), depicts a resting bull and a standing calf in a simple yet effective manner. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a peaceful moment in the lives of these animals, highlighting Bemme's keen observation of nature and skillful use of line. The work's simplicity and focus on the animals' forms makes it a captivating study of animal anatomy and form.