Vos met twee staarten 1744

"Vos met twee staarten" (Fox with Two Tails) is a 1744 etching by the renowned German artist Johann Elias Ridinger. The print depicts a fox, its bushy tail split into two, standing on a rocky outcrop in a dense forest. Ridinger was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the natural world with striking realism. This work is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and exemplifies Ridinger's skill in animal portraiture and landscape art.