Staand paard voor kudde schapen 1851

"Staand paard voor kudde schapen" (Standing Horse in Front of a Flock of Sheep) is an 1851 etching by Dutch artist Jacobus Cornelis Gaal. The artwork depicts a large horse standing in a field with a flock of sheep in the background. The horse is the central focus of the composition, taking up most of the space. The sheep are rendered in the background, suggesting they are a distant flock. The artwork is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The etching is a testament to Gaal's talent in capturing the essence of animals and creating a tranquil, rural scene.