Bull Standing in Water

c. 1657/1659

Adriaen van de Velde

Associated Names
Adriaen van de Velde

Artist, Dutch, 1636 - 1672

The image shows a cow standing in shallow water. The horizon line is low, with hills and other cows visible in the distance. The artwork features detailed linear etching to depict the cow's fur and the water ripples. The color scheme is monochromatic with varying shades of sepia.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8228

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 6, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit 6.

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: 6.

Wikidata ID

Q65018480

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