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Landscape with Three Cows and Shepherds, by Unknown, unspecified, 1663

Landscape with Three Cows and Shepherds

Unknown

1663

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Three Cows and Shepherds is a 1663 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1663
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with three cows resting on a grassy hillside. Two shepherds stand nearby—one sitting on a rock, the other leaning against a tree. The background has a misty valley, trees, and a distant mountain range, all in soft grays and whites. The artist paid close attention to how light falls on the cows and shepherds, making some areas darker than others. This helps the scene feel real and three-dimensional. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro*.

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