Kat liggend op de rug en los pootje 1646 - 1672

Adriaen van de Velde's "Kat liggend op de rug en los pootje," a small-scale oil sketch, depicts a white and black cat lying on its back with its paw extended, executed with detailed brushstrokes. Created between 1646 and 1672, the artwork showcases the artist's exceptional skill in animal portraiture, capturing the cat's playful demeanor and physical details with remarkable accuracy. This small-scale work is considered an example of the Dutch Golden Age fascination with everyday subjects, showcasing the beauty of the ordinary. The drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.