Fabel van de vos en de buste 1758

"Fabel van de vos en de buste" (The Fable of the Fox and the Bust), created in 1758 by Johann Heinrich Meil the Elder, is an etching that depicts a fox gazing up at a classical bust of a man. The fox, situated in a verdant landscape, appears to be observing the bust with curiosity and perhaps a hint of skepticism. Meil was a prominent German artist known for his etchings and illustrations, particularly of fables and mythological subjects. The artwork, measuring 142 mm in height and 81 mm in width, showcases Meil's meticulous detail and the beauty of the natural world in the context of a classical allegory. This etching may be interpreted as a commentary on human vanity and the fox's cunning, using the visual language of art to explore timeless themes.