1658
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bull Standing in Water is a 1658 ink by Adriaen van de Velde, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image shows a bull standing in shallow water, its head turned to the left. In the background, a few other cows are visible, along with a low hill. The sky is light, and the overall atmosphere is calm. The bull's fur is depicted in detail, with short lines suggesting its texture. The water around its legs is also rendered with care, creating a sense of movement and life. This etching is characteristic of the Baroque style, with its focus on detail and realism. To learn more about this style, explore the works of artists like Velde, Adriaen van de.
Adriaen van de Velde, was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and print artist. His favorite subjects were landscapes with animals and genre scenes. He also painted beaches, dunes, forests, winter scenes, portraits in…
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