Staande en liggende geit of bok by Anonymous

Staande en liggende geit of bok 1666 - 1726

light pencil work

quirky sketch

pen sketch

pencil sketch

etching

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

initial sketch

"Staande en liggende geit of bok" is an etching created by an anonymous artist sometime between 1666 and 1726. The artwork depicts two goats, one standing and one lying down, in a landscape setting. The detail of the goats' fur and the surrounding foliage suggests the artist's skill in capturing natural forms. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this print is a valuable example of 17th-century Dutch animal studies and is a testament to the skill and artistry of the unknown creator.