Cowshed Collection

The Birth of Christ. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of Christ. Nativity scene from the New Testament: And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him

NFU Farmwatch, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. March 1991
Lostwithiel Community PC Martin Bennett helps Bill Clarke of Grey Mare Farm fix signs to his farm buildings at the launch of the Farmwatch scheme

Best cow awards on the wall of a cowshed, Emmental Valley, Berner Oberland, Switzerland

Interior of a Cowshed. Creator: Aelbert Cuyp
Interior of a Cowshed, Unknown date

Flirtation in a Cowshed, 1645-1672. Creator: Govert Dircksz. Camphuysen
Flirtation in a Cowshed, 1645-1672

Feeding Time in a Cow-Shed, 1890. Creator: Oscar Bjorck
Feeding Time in a Cow-Shed, 1890

Cows in a Stable, 1820. Creator: Jan van Ravenswaay
Cows in a Stable, 1820

Couples Making Love at a Country Inn, c.1570-c.1590. Creator: Aert Pietersz
Couples Making Love at a Country Inn, c.1570-c.1590. A man and woman embrace in a cowshed. A rudimentary screen has been put up, using a piece of cloth and an oar

Italian Cowshed, 1909. Creator: Niels Skovgaard
Italian Cowshed, 1909

Cowshed on the Island of Saltholm, 1890. Creator: Theodor Esbern Philipsen
Cowshed on the Island of Saltholm, 1890

A Cowshed on a Farm at Vejby, Zealand, 1844. Creator: Johan Thomas Lundbye
A Cowshed on a Farm at Vejby, Zealand, 1844

Demonstration of milk testing in stable, at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 and 1900

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"The Cowshed: A Place of Humble Beginnings and Sacred Moments" Step into the world of art and history as we explore the significance of the cowshed. From ancient times to modern masterpieces, this humble structure has witnessed remarkable events and captured the imagination of artists. In "The Birth of Christ" by an unknown creator, a simple cowshed becomes the backdrop for one of humanity's most profound moments. The arrival of baby Jesus in such modest surroundings reminds us that greatness can emerge from unexpected places. Moving forward in time, "The Garden at Crowhurst Place" transports us to an English manor house where a picturesque cowshed stands amidst lush greenery. This black-and-white photo from "The English Manor House" evokes a sense of tranquility and rural charm. Meanwhile, in the "Polyptych of Conversano, " we find a detailed panel depicting the Nativity scene within a cowshed. Painted with tempera on panel in 1475, this artwork showcases how even religious icons were inspired by these rustic structures. "The Byre, " rendered with watercolors on paper, captures the essence of daily life on a farm. Its simplicity speaks volumes about hard work and dedication required to maintain such spaces throughout history. In "Adoration of the Shepherds, " we witness shepherds paying homage to baby Jesus inside another humble cowshed. Created between 1480-1500 using oil on wood technique, this masterpiece highlights how artists found beauty in ordinary settings. "The Farmer's Boy, " painted with gouache on linen, portrays a young boy tending to cows within their shelter—a testament to intergenerational knowledge passed down through farming families over centuries. Douglas Hall's "The Cornfield" takes us further into time—1919—where an idyllic landscape features farm buildings including a cowshed nestled among fields. This oil painting reminds us that agriculture is deeply intertwined with nature.