The Cow Drinking
1680
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1680
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a rocky hillside with a crumbling wall and a lone tree. In the foreground, a cow drinks from a small stream while a few goats graze nearby. Two men stand on the right—one with a walking stick and hat, the other leaning on a staff, both dressed in loose robes. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture light and shadow, giving the scene a rough, textured feel. The focus on everyday life and nature fits the Baroque style’s interest in movement and realism. Want to see more? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.
