Schaap bij een boomstam

About this artwork

height 74 mm x width 97 mm

Art Historical Context

Karel du Jardin's *Schaap bij eenstam* (Sheep by a Tree Trunk created between 1652 and1659, captures a serene pastoral moment in the intimate medium of etching. Measuring just 74 mm high by 97 mm wide, diminutive print exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age artist's skill in rendering everyday rural scenes with delicate precision. Du Jardin, a prominent figure in 17th-century Dutch art (1626–1678), drew inspiration from his travels in Italy, blending northern realism with the luminous landscapes of the Italianate style. The etching depicts a lone sheep resting beside a weathered tree trunk, evoking...

About the Artist

Karel du Jardin · 1626–1678

Karel Dujardin, born in Amsterdam on September 27, 1626, was the son of the little-known painter Guilliam du Gardin. His early training came under the guidance of Nicolaes Berchem, a master whose influence is evident in Dujardin's animal and landscape depictions, while he was also inspired by the works of Paulus Potter. As a young artist, Dujardin traveled to Italy, where he immersed himself in th...