1660
oil
panel
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Cattle Market is a 1660 oil by Govert Dircksz. Camphuysen, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting shows a bustling cattle market scene. In the foreground, people are gathered around cows, with some standing and others sitting on the ground. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of activity and movement. In the background, there are buildings and trees, which add depth and context to the scene. The overall mood is one of everyday life, with people going about their daily business. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Govert Dircksz. Camphuysen.
Govert Dircksz Camphuysen or also spelled Govaert Camphuijsen (born at Dokkum in 1624, and died in Amsterdam in 1672) was an animal painter, whose style was influenced by Paulus Potter.
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