Woman Milking a Ewe
1662
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1662
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman in a red dress and brown apron kneeling on the ground, milking a ewe. The ewe is white with a brown face and legs. In the background, there are trees and a cloudy sky. The woman is focused on milking the ewe, and the ewe seems calm. The scene is peaceful and serene, with a sense of everyday life. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
