Two Cows under a Tree

c. 1670

Adriaen van de Velde

Associated Names
Adriaen van de Velde

Artist, Dutch, 1636 - 1672

The image features a scene showing two cows and a tree. One cow is standing in the center, while another is lying down slightly to the right. A tree provides shade for the lying cow. In the background, there are hills or mountains, a body of water, and trees. The artwork is characterized by fine, detailed lines creating texture and depth, with a black and white color palette emphasizing contrast. The sky has thin clouds depicted with delicate horizontal linework.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1426

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 13, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit 13.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1978

  • Illustrated Bartsch, 1978: 13.

Wikidata ID

Q65564323

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