Stående vædder og et liggende får 1620 - 1683

Nicolaes Berchem's "Stående vædder og et liggende får" (Standing Ram and a Lying Sheep) is a detailed etching created between 1620 and 1683. The work depicts a ram with large, curled horns standing over a reclining sheep in a grassy field. Berchem, known for his landscapes and animal studies, captures the sheep's textured wool and the ram's imposing presence with meticulous detail. The etching's simple composition and naturalistic portrayal of the animals highlight Berchem's mastery of the medium. This work, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a fine example of Berchem's animal studies and exemplifies his contributions to the Dutch Golden Age of art.