Recumbent Goats, from Different Animals 1650 - 1672

Adriaen van de Velde's etching *Recumbent Goats, from Different Animals* (1650-1672) depicts two goats lying down in a field. The animals are rendered in a naturalistic style, capturing the texture of their fur and the details of their anatomy. The composition is simple, but effective, with the goats occupying the foreground and the background filled with a light, airy sky. The print was part of a series of animal studies created by van de Velde, known for his masterful depictions of animals and landscapes. The series allowed artists to study animal anatomy for future paintings.