Vier kinderen met een hond en een poes 1826 - 1886

"Vier kinderen met een hond en een poes" is an engraving by Dutch artist Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter, dating from 1826-1886. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays four children with a dog and a cat in a domestic setting. The scene, rendered in black and white, highlights the artist's skill in capturing the innocence of childhood and the delicate details of everyday life. The work is a testament to Sluyter's mastery of the engraving technique, capturing light and shadow with remarkable precision. This artwork is an example of the Dutch Realism movement and offers a glimpse into the lives of children in 19th-century Holland.