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The Cattle Ferry, 1622. Creator: Esaias van de Velde
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The Cattle Ferry, 1622. Creator: Esaias van de Velde
The Cattle Ferry, 1622
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Backlit Cattle Crossing Dusk Esaias Van De Velde Esaias Van De Velde I Evening Farm Animal Farm Animals Farmhouse Ferry Ferry Boat Livestock Naturalism Passenger Passengers Transporting Twilight Van De Velde Esaias Velde Esaias Van De Water Surface Windmill
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This 17th century oil painting, titled "The Cattle Ferry" by Esaias van de Velde, transports us back in time to the Netherlands of the Dutch Golden Age. The scene is set at dusk, with the sun casting a warm, backlit glow over the tranquil river and the surrounding landscape. The painting showcases the naturalism and regionalism of the period, as cattle and their farmers make their way across the water in a traditional ferry boat. The low country landscape is dotted with quaint farmhouses, their thatched roofs and whitewashed walls reflecting the setting sun. Trees and plants line the riverbanks, their leaves turning golden and red in the twilight. In the distance, a windmill stands tall against the evening sky, its sails turning slowly in the gentle breeze. People and passengers watch as the cattle are carefully loaded onto the ferry, their expressions a mix of anticipation and relief. The painting's rich colors and attention to detail bring the rural life of the Dutch countryside to life, making it a valuable addition to any collection of heritage art or Dutch painting.
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