{"product_id":"staand-rund-naar-links-jacob-elias-van-varelen","title":"Staand rund, naar links - Jacob Elias van Varelen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching of a cow in profile by Dutch artist Jacob Elias van Varelen, showcasing precise line work and anatomical observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jacob Elias van Varelen presents a study of a cow in profile, facing left. The work reflects the long-standing Dutch fascination with pastoral subjects and livestock, a theme that occupied many artists throughout the eighteenth century. Van Varelen employs a precise, linear technique to define the animal's form, using varied hatching to suggest the texture of the hide and the musculature beneath. The composition is straightforward, placing the subject against a minimal ground line that provides context without distracting from the anatomical focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist demonstrates a clear interest in the physical characteristics of the animal, capturing the weight and stance of the cow with observational accuracy. The etching process allows for a crispness of line that brings clarity to the contours of the beast, from the curve of the back to the subtle shading of the underbelly. The inclusion of the signature 'J. E. v. Varelen fecit' and the 'ADV. inv' notation indicates the artist's role in both the invention and execution of the print. Such works were often produced as part of larger series or drawing manuals, intended for study or as decorative prints for collectors of rural subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print offers a glimpse into the technical standards of Dutch printmaking during the period. The balance between the detailed rendering of the cow and the sparse background creates a sense of quiet observation. It is a piece that rewards close inspection, revealing the artist's control over the etching needle and his ability to convey volume through simple mark-making. The work remains a representative example of the period's dedication to naturalistic animal portraiture, stripped of unnecessary artifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fourth-of-july-in-centre-square-philadelphia-john-lewis-krimmel-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFourth of July in Centre Square, Philadelphia - John Lewis Krimmel — John Lewis Krimmel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/raadsheer-teding-van-berkhout-waarschuwt-johan-van-oldenbarnevelt-voor-diens-gevangenneming-28-augustus-1618-jacobus-buys\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRaadsheer Teding van Berkhout waarschuwt Johan van Oldenbarnevelt voor diens gevangenneming, 28 augustus 1618 - Jacobus Buys — Jacobus Buys\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacob Elias van Varelen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654497898831,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654566908239,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654566941007,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654566973775,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654567006543,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654567039311,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654567072079,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654567104847,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654567137615,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654567170383,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654567203151,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654567235919,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Staand-rund-naar-links_Poster_CompositorV1_1788425713779.jpg?v=1788426576","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/staand-rund-naar-links-jacob-elias-van-varelen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}