Landscape with Farmstead and Cattle 1783

Jacob Cats's "Landscape with Farmstead and Cattle" (1783) is a pastoral scene depicting a rural farmstead surrounded by lush greenery. The meticulous detail of the thatched roof and wooden fences provides a sense of authenticity, while the figures tending to livestock in the foreground contribute to the overall idyllic atmosphere. This etching, now in the Städel Museum, exemplifies Cats's mastery of depicting the beauty of everyday life in the Dutch countryside, a theme he often explored in his work.