Runderen bij een boerderij en schets van een koeienkop 1766 - 1815

Jacob van Strij made this drawing of cows near a farm with pen in brown ink and brush in gray and brown in the late 18th or early 19th century. This work reflects the broader cultural context of the Netherlands at the time, where agricultural scenes were popular subjects in art. The geography of the Netherlands, with its flat landscapes and dependence on agriculture, influenced artistic production. Such images can be seen as participating in an ideological project by reinforcing the importance of rural life and national identity. We might consider institutions of art such as academies, patronage systems, and art markets, and how these might have shaped the subjects that artists chose to depict. Investigating the economic and social conditions, we can understand more about this artwork. The history of art is contingent on these factors.