Author: Jan Both (1618/22-1652)
Title: [Antique print, etching] The two cows near the river at Tivoli /Twee koeien bij de rivier Tivoli bij Roma, published ca. 1644-1652.
Description: Two shepherds with cows in conversation in a landscape with two cows standing on the banks of the river at right, buildings in left middle distance, and ruins of Hadrian's Villa (De villa van Hadrianus) in right background; from a set of six plates: Landscapes of the environs of Rome. Etching on paper, trimmed within platemark; total: 193 x 275 mm; state IV/6 or 7. Hollstein 8. Small rust stain in the middle. Nicely contrasted impression.

Keywords: Animals|Farmers|Genre|Italy|Landscapes|Male|Rome|Topography & Travel|Water