Twee liggende schapen 1666 - 1726

"Twee liggende schapen" is an etching depicting two sheep lying down in a grassy field. The sheep are realistically rendered in detail, with the artist paying particular attention to the texture of their wool and the subtle play of light and shadow on their bodies. The composition is simple, with the sheep placed in the foreground and the background left mostly empty. The artist's focus is on the animal subjects themselves, emphasizing their form and movement. This anonymous work, dating from the late 17th or early 18th century, exemplifies the Dutch tradition of animal studies in art. It is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, a testament to the enduring appeal of naturalistic animal depictions.