Pissende koe 1650 - 1700

"Pissende koe," meaning "Pissing Cow," is an anonymous 17th-century Dutch etching depicting a cow urinating in a field. The humorous and slightly satirical nature of the work was popular in the Netherlands during this time, as it reflects the everyday life of farmers and the realities of animal husbandry. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small-scale work, capturing the moment with meticulous detail and conveying a sense of realism. Its diminutive size emphasizes the ordinary nature of the subject matter, further enhancing its comical effect.