Kat met een vis Possibly 1658 - 1677

"Kat met een vis" (Cat with a Fish) is an etching by Dutch artist Wallerant Vaillant, created sometime between 1658 and 1677. The print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a detailed and expressive close-up of a cat clutching a fish in its jaws, capturing the animal's ferocity and predatory instincts. Vaillant, known for his masterful handling of light and shadow, uses intricate lines to create a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the cat's fur and the subtle variations in the light. The print, measuring just over 10 cm by 13 cm, is a captivating example of Vaillant's skill in animal portraiture and his ability to convey the essence of a creature in a small format.