Schaap aan de voet van een wilg 1639 - 1677

"Schaap aan de voet van een wilg" (Sheep at the foot of a willow), is an etching by Dutch Golden Age artist Anthonie van Borssom, created between 1639 and 1677. The artwork depicts a sheep lying peacefully at the base of a willow tree, with a bird perched on a branch overhead. This small-scale etching, measuring just 72 mm by 121 mm, showcases van Borssom's talent for capturing the delicate details of nature in a minimalist style, characteristic of Dutch 17th-century art. The composition is simple yet effective, conveying a sense of tranquility and the quiet beauty of rural life.