Hond met haar puppy's 1830 - 1846

"Hond met haar puppy's" is a 19th-century etching by Dutch artist Joannes Willem Vos, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a mother dog with her three pups, all lying together in a grassy field, showcasing the artist's keen eye for detail and rendering of animal forms. The composition is serene, with the mother dog's gaze fixed on the viewer, suggesting a sense of maternal care and protection. Vos's etching is a fine example of the Dutch artistic tradition of depicting animals with realism and sentimentality, often appealing to a wide audience who appreciate depictions of the natural world.