Thus the Master Pulls the Cow out of the Well by its Tail
1652
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1652
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Thus the Master Pulls the Cow out of the Well by its Tail is a 1652 ink by Remoldus Eynhoudts, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic scene with people and animals tangled together. A man in the center holds a cow by its tail, while others scramble around him. Trees, rocks, and a dog add to the messy mix—it looks like everyone’s trying to help but making things worse. The title hints this is a joke about teamwork (or the lack of it). The artist used sharp lines to show movement and confusion, which fits the Baroque style’s love of drama. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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