To grise 1600 - 1653

"To Grise" is an etching by Dutch Golden Age artist Simon de Vlieger, dated between 1600 and 1653. The work, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, depicts two pigs lying down in a pen, rendered in a realistic and detailed manner. The artist's use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and texture, highlighting the animals' soft fur. The composition's focus on the pigs' bodies and the simple background emphasizes De Vlieger's interest in capturing the natural world with meticulous precision. This etching exemplifies De Vlieger's mastery of this technique, demonstrating his ability to create a sense of depth and realism within a small format.