Stående ko og to liggende får 1644

"Stående ko og to liggende får" (Standing Cow and Two Reclining Sheep), a 1644 etching by Dutch artist Nicolaes Berchem, depicts a cow standing in a field with two sheep reclining in the foreground. The detailed rendering of the animals and the subtly textured landscape, characteristic of Berchem's work, showcases his talent for capturing the nuances of rural life. This small-scale print (measuring just 90 mm by 91 mm) exemplifies Berchem's mastery of the etching technique, providing a glimpse into his artistic virtuosity. This work is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.