Resting Cows

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Associated Names
Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Artist, Dutch, 1620 - 1683

The image features a group of cattle resting near a large tree and a fallen log. The landscape includes a mountainous scene in the distance with a small building visible to the right. The sky is expansive with textured clouds. The artwork is created using detailed etching techniques to portray the scene in a monochrome color palette with variations of gray and black. The composition highlights the cattle, foliage, and the peaceful countryside scenery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching [counterproof]

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1975.23.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 3, State ii/viii (counterproof)

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1986

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., February 1986.

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

Q65575831

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