Staand ram en liggend schaap voor ronde toren 1671

Johann Heinrich Roos’s etching *Staand ram en liggend schaap voor ronde toren* depicts a ram standing and a sheep lying down in front of a round tower. The ram's horns are prominent, and its thick wool is carefully rendered. The sleeping sheep contrasts with the alertness of the ram, creating a dynamic composition that showcases Roos’s skill at capturing animal form. Roos was known for his animal studies and his use of etching to create detailed and lifelike representations. This 1671 print, held in the Rijksmuseum, reflects his signature style and the growing popularity of animal subjects in Dutch art during the 17th century.