Cow Pissing

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Associated Names
Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Artist, Dutch, 1620 - 1683

The image shows an etching depicting a scene with goats grazing, a cow in the center, distant hills, trees, and figures resting against a tree. The composition is divided into various planes, with detailed line work used to render the animals, landscape, and figures. The color palette is primarily shades of brown, typical of etchings focused on light, dark, contrast, and linework.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 2, State ii/v

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

D'Arenberg Collection, Brussels and Westphalila (Lugt 567);

Associated Names

Bibliography

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

Wikidata ID

Q65575793

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