Zeug zittend op achterpoten c. 1657 - 1761

"Zeug zittend op achterpoten" (Pig Sitting on Its Hind Legs), an etching created between 1657 and 1761 by Marcus de Bye, is a detailed depiction of a large pig seated on its hind legs. The pig, rendered in a realistic style, appears to be startled, its head tilted forward and its mouth slightly open. The background features a simple, rustic landscape, including a small hut with a chimney and a group of figures in the distance. The etching's focus on the pig's human-like posture and the use of detailed hatching and cross-hatching techniques create a sense of humor and amusement. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to de Bye's skill in capturing the essence of animal life through his etching techniques.