Schaap bij een boomstam 1652 - 1659

"Schaap bij een boomstam" is a detailed etching by the Dutch Golden Age artist Karel du Jardin, created between 1652 and 1659. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a sheep resting near a tree trunk, with a flock of sheep in the distance. The sheep is meticulously rendered with a focus on its woolly texture, while the artist's masterful use of hatching creates a sense of depth and volume. This small-scale etching exemplifies du Jardin's skill in depicting animal life and rural scenes.