Kop van een kalf, rustend op een balk 1781 - 1822

"Kop van een kalf, rustend op een balk" (Head of a Calf, Resting on a Beam) is a small etching created by Hermanus Fock, a Dutch artist known for his animal studies. Created between 1781 and 1822, the artwork showcases Fock's talent for capturing the subtle details of animal anatomy. The delicate hatching technique employed in this etching gives a sense of three-dimensionality to the calf's head, emphasizing its soft contours and rough texture. This small-scale work reflects the artistic trends of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, where realism and meticulous detail were highly valued. It currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is a prime example of Dutch artistic excellence in animal portraiture.