Deez' os, zoo groot en vet hy is / Gevoed met gras en hooi, / Gaat straks des slagters byl niet mis. / Ondanks zyn kermis-tooi 1806 - 1830
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comic strip sketch
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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"Deez' Os, zoo groot en vet hy is / Gevoed met gras en hooi, / Gaat straks des slagters byl niet mis. / Ondanks zyn kermis-tooi," is a satirical woodcut by J. Robyn, created sometime between 1806 and 1830. The print depicts a large ox adorned with flowers, referencing its upcoming slaughter. This work is a commentary on the irony of celebrating an animal's life with a festive garland just before its death. The composition highlights the animal's size and the stark contrast between its decorative adornment and its inevitable fate, making a powerful statement about the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. The print is currently held in the Rijksmuseum.
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