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The Cattle Ferry
Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem, c. 1655
The ferry crossing is a hive of activity. Our attention is grabbed by the urinating grey horse at right, its rider giving orders with her outstretched arm. At centre a shepherd rearranges the load on his mule, while his dog barks loudly. By cleverly manipulating light, Berchem enhanced the accumulation of motifs that fill his compositions: even in the shadows, highlighted details spring to the eye.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-31
- Dimensionsheight 82.5 cm x width 105.5 cm, depth 10.5 cm
- Physical characteristicsoil on canvas