Twee muilezels 1652

"Twee muilezels" (Two Mules), a 1652 etching by Dutch artist Karel du Jardin, depicts a detailed, realistic scene of two mules laden with baskets. The smaller mule, in the foreground, is seen from the front, with its head turned to the side, while the second mule trails behind. The composition includes a shepherd tending to a small flock of sheep. This artwork, like much of du Jardin's work, captures the details of everyday life in the Dutch countryside, highlighting the artist's mastery of animal anatomy and landscape depiction.