Cow Pissing

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

National Gallery of Art

The etching depicts a scene with animals and resting figures. The point of view is slightly elevated, showing the horizon low and partially obscured by a cow. Distant hills are visible to the left, with a series of trees on the right. The detailed etching technique features intricately rendered lines for textures. In the foreground, there are goats and a child, with cows and a figure resting in the background. The landscape is softly outlined, with a monochromatic color palette emphasizing line and form.