Children and a Cow

Aelbert Cuyp

Created:
Movement:
1639
Baroque
key Notes:
Pastoral Scene, Bucolic Harmony
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Dimensions:
17 1/4 x 21 1/2 in. (43.8 x 54.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
story of the work:

"Children and a Cow," painted by Aelbert Cuyp in 1639, depicts a pastoral scene featuring two children interacting with a cow, showcasing the artist's interest in rural life and natural landscapes. The work is characterized by Cuyp's use of light and color, which enhances the serene atmosphere typical of his oeuvre during the Dutch Golden Age.

Description of the work:

"Children and a Cow" by Aelbert Cuyp, created in 1639, depicts two children interacting with a cow in a pastoral landscape, characterized by soft, naturalistic light and a harmonious color palette dominated by earthy tones. The composition emphasizes the innocence of childhood and the tranquility of rural life, with the figures and animal rendered in a detailed yet gentle manner that highlights Cuyp's mastery of oil on wood.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Children and a Cow