Kat spelend bij een muur 1646 - 1672

Adriaen van de Velde's "Kat spelend bij een muur" (Cat playing by a wall) is a small, detailed drawing, created sometime between 1646 and 1672. The drawing depicts a black and white cat in a dynamic pose, seemingly grooming itself against a brown wall. This intimate scene is typical of van de Velde's work, which often focused on the natural world and its inhabitants. The artist was renowned for his ability to capture the beauty and movement of animals with precision and sensitivity, as seen in the delicate brushstrokes and light that illuminate the cat's fur. This drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of van de Velde's mastery of animal portraiture, showcasing his keen eye for detail and ability to render fur with remarkable realism.