Slapende hond before 1662

Gerard ter Borch’s "Slapende hond" (Sleeping Dog) is a detailed drawing of a dog curled up in a sleeping position. Executed in pen and brown ink on paper, it is a study in animal anatomy and a fine example of the artist's meticulous draftsmanship, highlighting the details of the dog's fur and the soft contours of its body. The artwork is a testament to the artist’s mastery of observation and his interest in capturing the natural world. This drawing, created sometime before the artist's death in 1662, is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.