Cow Pissing

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Associated Names
Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Artist, Dutch, 1620 - 1683

The etching depicts a scene with animals and resting figures. The point of view is slightly elevated, showing the horizon low and partially obscured by a cow. Distant hills are visible to the left, with a series of trees on the right. The detailed etching technique features intricately rendered lines for textures. In the foreground, there are goats and a child, with cows and a figure resting in the background. The landscape is softly outlined, with a monochromatic color palette emphasizing line and form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.28.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 2, State v?/v


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

D'Arenberg Collection, Brussels and Westphalila (Lugt 567and Lugt 2794);

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

Q65575795

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