Cows
1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Herman van Swanevelt
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cows is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, depicting Cattle, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two cows standing in a field. The lines are deep and scratchy, giving the animals rough, shaggy coats. One cow looks right at us while the other chews grass. Herman van Swanevelt made this work in the 1600s. He traveled around Italy and France before settling in Rome. His prints often mix animals with quiet landscapes. If you like this style, check out prints by Rembrandt.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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