Schaap met drinkend lam 1660

"Schaap met drinkend lam" (Sheep with a Drinking Lamb) is an etching by Marcus de Bye, dated 1660. This small artwork, measuring only 107 mm by 137 mm, depicts a sheep nursing a lamb in a pastoral setting. The detailed etching showcases de Bye's mastery of animal anatomy and his ability to capture the tender bond between mother and child. The scene is further enriched by the inclusion of a distant landscape, hinting at the rural environment of the Netherlands. This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to de Bye's talent for depicting everyday life with remarkable realism and sensitivity.