Cow and Two Sheep at the Foot of a Tree

Adriaen van de Velde

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a cow and two sheep at the foot of a tree. The cow is large with a prominent hump on its back and curved horns. It is grazing on grass, with its head tilted down. The cow's body faces right, its head turned slightly towards the viewer. Two sheep are behind the cow, one standing, one sitting. They face right. The tree is to the right, with leaves and branches extending out. The background shows a grassy field with another tree on the left. The sky has clouds and birds flying. The image is drawn in a detailed, realistic style with heavy shading and texture. The border around the image is off-white. The signature "AVV" is visible in the bottom center.