Drie studies van liggende geiten 1787 - 1847

"Drie studies van liggende geiten" (Three studies of lying goats), a pencil drawing by Josephus Augustus Knip (1777-1847), shows three goats in different positions, two lying down and one only partially visible. Knip, known for his animal studies, meticulously rendered the goats' fur and anatomy in this detailed, almost scientific, drawing. The simplicity of the composition and the use of pencil creates a sense of realism and immediacy, reflecting the artist's interest in capturing the natural world.