Staande en liggende stier 1659 - 1709

"Staande en liggende stier" is an etching by an anonymous artist depicting two bulls in a field. The etching, which is housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows a standing bull with its horns raised and a reclining bull, with both rendered in great detail. The artist's masterful use of lines and hatching captures the texture of the animal's skin and fur, creating a sense of realism. This piece is an example of 17th-century Dutch animal studies, demonstrating the artist's appreciation for the natural world.