Figures with Cattle 1600 - 1700

This anonymous drawing from the 17th century depicts a group of figures and cattle in a landscape. The figures are drawn in a loose, expressive style, characteristic of a quick sketch. The artist has captured the movement of the cattle with great accuracy, their bodies rendered with sensitivity. The drawing is a testament to the artist’s skill and ability to capture the essence of their subjects. It exemplifies the genre of figure studies, a popular practice among artists of the time.