Cow Pissing
1652
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1652
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cow Pissing is a 1652 ink by Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a cow urinating in a field, with a man lying on the ground nearby. The scene is set in a rural landscape with trees and hills in the background. The artist has used bold lines and shading to create a sense of depth and texture in the image. The cow is depicted in a naturalistic pose, with its head turned towards the viewer. The level of detail and realism in this etching is characteristic of the Baroque style. To learn more about this artistic movement, explore the Baroque movement.
