The Cattle Ferry — Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem. Painted 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.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 105.5 × 82.5 cm

Print: 105.5 × 82.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026603. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.