Karel Du Collection

Battlefield with horseman looking over his left shoulder toward stripped corpse on the ground, a clothed figure and horse lying to the right, horsemen carrying flags beyond, 1652

Cowherd with cow and calf on a hillside, the cowherd viewed from behind and seated in the grass, the cow standing and facing the recumbent calf, a village beyond, 1658

Two donkeys standing in a grassy yard, one in profile view facing right and another behind in three-quarter view, a dog and a building wall with two windows beyond, 1652

Two men standing ankle-deep in a body of water with a rocky outcrop behind them, to the left a rocky bank, trees and a hilltop beyond, 1658

Landscape with two horned goats in shadow at left foreground, village buildings beyond, from the series The Small Landscapes, ca. 1641-78

Landscape flanked by trees in the left and right foreground, silhouettes of two goats, a river with cliffs beyond, from The Small Landscapes, ca. 1641-78

Pack-horse, seated man with staff in right hand, and dog, all viewed from the rear... ca
Pack-horse, seated man with staff in right hand, and dog, all viewed from the rear, from the series The Small Landscapes, ca. 1641-78

Bearded man shown in half-length with bundle slung over right shoulderblade, flanked by a woman shown in half-length and a man wearing a tall hat in lower left corner, ca. 1641-78

Landscape with corner of building and awning at far right, two figures and a horse-drawn cart are positioned with backs toward the building, a craggy hill beyond

A mature sheep in three-quarters view standing and looking left, beside it a lamb lies on the grass, ca. 1655

Partially shorn sheep lying in the grass with insects hovering around its head, 1655

A sheep lying with its legs folded underneath its body next to a wooden fence, the sheep in profile view, ca. 1655

Two sheep, one shown frontally in a reclining position with its legs folded underneath the body, to the right a standing sheep shown from behind in three-quarters view

View of ruins showing the corner of a building with two arched windows, in a landscape with a stream in the foreground, from a series of four plates showing ruins of a single building, 1658

Four sheep, one sheep stands among three others lying on the ground next to a shed with thatched roof and open door, 1658

View of hillside with ruins (an aqueduct?) and mountain crag beyond, in the foreground a man kneels on the grass beside a standing man and a dog, 1658

Walled village on a hill, with church at left and buildings constructed on the downslope at right, trees and hillside in the foreground, 1658

Two dogs sleeping on the ground; a plough, farm equipment, bunches of straw, and a fence beyond, ca. 1641-78

Three pigs lying on their sides, a pigsty and trough beyond, 1652

Two mules bearing panniers and outfitted with blinders, plumes, and tassels; one mule in three-quarter view and behind it a mule in frontal view; beyond a man mounted on a horse directs mules with a

Frontispiece with stepped fountain; a stone wall with water spout pouring water into a rectilinear basin, from which a second spout pours water into a smaller rectilinear basin

Cow, adult sheep, and young sheep lying in the grass; beyond, a shepherd stands partially behind a tree, 1656

Tree with roots laid bare alongside a stream, a hilly landscape and a man walking behind quadrupeds beyond, 1659

The Two Horses, 17th century. Creator: Karel Du Jardin
The Two Horses, 17th century

Two Goats and Three Sheep, 1655. Creator: Karel Du Jardin
Two Goats and Three Sheep, 1655

The Cow and the Calf, 17th century. Creator: Karel Du Jardin
The Cow and the Calf, 17th century

Three Pigs Lying in Front of a Shed, 1850. Creator: Charles Meryon
Three Pigs Lying in Front of a Shed, 1850

Two Horses, 1850. Creator: Charles Meryon
Two Horses, 1850

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"Karel Du: A Glimpse into Life's Tapestry" In the midst of a battlefield, a horseman gazes over his left shoulder, his eyes fixated on a stripped corpse lying motionless. The haunting scene reflects the harsh realities of war and the toll it takes on humanity. On a serene hillside, a cowherd tends to his cattle - a majestic cow and her playful calf. Viewed from behind, we witness the quiet dedication of this humble caretaker as he nurtures life amidst nature's embrace. Two donkeys stand gracefully in a grassy yard, one facing right in profile view. Their gentle presence reminds us of simplicity and resilience found in even the most ordinary moments. Ankle-deep in water with rocky outcrops behind them, two men stand united against nature's elements. This image captures their unwavering strength and determination as they navigate through life's challenges together. A picturesque landscape unfolds before our eyes - horned goats cast shadows at left foreground while village buildings beckon beyond. Here lies an invitation to explore both beauty and mystery that lie within every corner of existence. Flanked by trees on either side, silhouettes of two goats emerge against an enchanting backdrop. They symbolize harmony between man-made structures and untamed wilderness; reminding us that balance is key to finding peace within ourselves. A pack-horse accompanied by a seated man with staff held firmly in his right hand walks ahead alongside their loyal canine companion. From this rear view perspective, we glimpse their journey filled with camaraderie and shared burdens along rugged paths. A bearded man stands half-length with a bundle slung over his right shoulderblade while being flanked by unknown figures. In this enigmatic portrayal lies stories untold - tales woven into our collective history waiting for curious minds to unravel their secrets. Within an idyllic landscape resides an intriguing composition featuring distant buildings and an awning at far right.