Two Recumbent Sheep
1670
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1670
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Recumbent Sheep is a 1670 ink by Adriaen van de Velde, a Baroque work, depicting sheep, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see two sheep lying down in a simple landscape. The artist made this etching in 1670, which is interesting because it was a time when many artists were focusing on painting. The level of detail in the sheep's fur and the landscape is notable, showing the artist's skill. Look up the technique of etching to learn more about how this artwork was created.
