The Cattle Ferry  1655

The ferry crossing is a hive of activity. Our attention is grabbed by the urinating grey horse at right, its rider [br]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, highligh...