Barnyard Scene
The Met
Artist: Anthonie van Borssom(Dutch, Amsterdam 1630/31–1677 Amsterdam)
Date: ca. 1650–55
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 20 x 27 in. (50.8 x 68.6 cm)
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A woman milks a cow, with farm animals, a barn, and a distant church
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a rural landscape under a cloudy sky, featuring farm animals, a woman, and buildings. The upper portion shows a light blue sky filled with large, billowy white and grey clouds. On the far left horizon, faint, hazy hills are visible. A dense line of dark green trees stretches across the middle of the canvas, forming a backdrop. Behind these trees on the right, a prominent brick building with a tall, pointed steeple dominates the skyline, suggesting a church. Several other smaller brick structures with red roofs are clustered around it. The lower half of the painting features a dirt ground with patches of sparse green vegetation. On the left, a woman, dressed in a red top and dark skirt, kneels beside a dark brown cow, actively milking it. The cow stands facing right. To the right of the woman and cow, a thatched-roof barn or shed with dark wooden walls is visible. In front of this structure, a brown and white cow lies on the ground, facing left. Another solid brown cow stands behind the lying cow, facing right. Further to the right, near the bottom edge, three light brown pigs are foraging in the dirt. One larger pig is accompanied by two smaller ones. A small, dark bird is also on the ground near the pigs. The overall lighting is soft, suggesting an overcast day.
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