Adriaen van de Velde

van de Velde, Adriaen

Dutch, 1636 - 1672

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The image displays two sheep resting on the ground. One sheep faces us, while the other is turned away. Shrubs or low bushes are faintly visible in the background. The artwork is done in an etching style with intricate lines and cross-hatching for texture. The color scheme is black and white, highlighting the detailed linework and light-shadow interplay. Horizontal lines in the background suggest a simple backdrop.
Adriaen van de Velde, Two Recumbent Sheep, 1670, etching on laid paper, Gift of Ruth B. Benedict, 1994.60.64

Two Recumbent Sheep

Adriaen van de Velde · 1670 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1994.60.64

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.
Adriaen van de Velde, Two Cows under a Tree, c. 1670, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1426

Two Cows under a Tree

Adriaen van de Velde · c. 1670 · etching ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1426

This is a drawing of a cow grazing in a pastoral setting. The scene depicts a cow in the foreground, lowering its head to graze on the grass. It is detailed with defined lines and shading, capturing the texture of the cow’s fur and the landscape. There is a tree on the right side providing shade and additional cows in the background. The sky is filled with thinly drawn clouds and birds in flight.
Adriaen van de Velde, Grazing Cow with Two Sheep, c. 1670, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.33.61

Grazing Cow with Two Sheep

Adriaen van de Velde · c. 1670 · etching ·  Accession ID  1974.33.61

The image depicts cows in a landscape. The point of view is eye level, showing the cows and surrounding area. The horizon is in the top third of the image with distant hills meeting the sky. Detailed line work creates texture. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on brown shades. A cow stands near a tree, with another cow lying down nearby. In the background, there is lush foliage and distant landscape elements.
Adriaen van de Velde, Two Cows under a Tree, c. 1670, etching, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1981.24.3

Two Cows under a Tree

Adriaen van de Velde · c. 1670 · etching ·  Accession ID  1981.24.3

The image features a pastoral scene with animals depicted in a detailed and intricate style through fine line work typical of etching. The scene includes cows grazing and a sheep lying down, set against a background of foliage and distant trees, all in a monochrome color palette of black and white that emphasizes light and shadow contrasts.
Adriaen van de Velde, Spotted Bull and Three Sheep, 1670, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1989.35.1

Spotted Bull and Three Sheep

Adriaen van de Velde · 1670 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1989.35.1

The image shows a rural scene with a man holding a cow. The man is slightly to the left, holding a small horn and resting his arm on the back of the cow. The cow is facing right and is in the center of the composition. The background features a landscape with sparse vegetation, a few distant trees on rolling hills, and a low horizon line. The sky has minimal clouds, creating a sense of openness. The artwork is created with fine lines and intricate cross-hatching in a traditional engraving style. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of sepia, giving a classical and historical appearance.
Adriaen van de Velde, Justus Danckerts, Young Herdsman with a Bull, 1659, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8223

Young Herdsman with a Bull

Adriaen van de Velde, Justus Danckerts · 1659 · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8223

The image shows an engraving of a standing cow in the center, with two other cows - one sitting and one lying down - in the background. The landscape is depicted with faint lines creating a horizon. The engraving technique uses fine lines to show texture and shading on the cows and landscape. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and beige. Soft lines in the background suggest clouds in the sky.
Adriaen van de Velde, Two Cows and a Sheep, c. 1657/1659, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8226

Two Cows and a Sheep

Adriaen van de Velde · c. 1657/1659 · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8226

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.
Adriaen van de Velde, Bull Standing in Water, c. 1657/1659, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8228

Bull Standing in Water

Adriaen van de Velde · c. 1657/1659 · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8228

The image shows a cow grazing on a patch of grass in a pastoral landscape. The ground is detailed with etching techniques to depict grass and earth. In the distance, there are hills, a sky with clouds, and other cows. The cow in focus is detailed with fine lines, showcasing its hair and frame. The artwork is in a classic etching style, using shades of gray, brown, and black. Other elements in the scene include a felled log and a tree, creating a rural and tranquil atmosphere.
Adriaen van de Velde, Grazing Calf, c. 1657/1659, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8230

Grazing Calf

Adriaen van de Velde · c. 1657/1659 · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8230

This is a drawing of three animals in a landscape. Two of the animals are engaged in a physical encounter. The drawing shows two dogs or similar animals in a confrontational pose. One animal is lunging over the other, which is on the ground. The third animal in the background is walking across the grassy landscape. The sky has scattered clouds and a pattern of birds in flight. The drawing uses lines and shading to show texture in the fur of the animals and the landscape.
Adriaen van de Velde, Fighting Dogs, c. 1657/1659, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8231

Fighting Dogs

Adriaen van de Velde · c. 1657/1659 · etching ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8231