Verloren zoon en boerenerf met gevogelte c. 1660 - 1661

Moses ter Borch’s “Verloren zoon en boerenerf met gevogelte” (c. 1660-1661) is a drawing that depicts two scenes: a woman feeding a pig in a farmyard and a collection of poultry, including a rooster, hens, and a turkey. This work is a fine example of the detailed realism and skillful depiction of animal anatomy for which ter Borch is known. The drawing is a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a Dutch farmhouse and the artist's keen observation of animal behavior. It is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.