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Plate 8: A Cow

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

A cow is the central and largest object in a grassy field with distant trees and a wooden fence in the background. The color palette consists of earthy browns, soft greens, and touches of blue, with the cow appearing in shades of brown against the greenery of the field. The cow is positioned centrally, facing slightly to the left, while the trees create a backdrop, and the fencing appears near the horizon line. A small pond is visible towards the bottom left.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
5588 × 4453 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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