Vos en een boek 1792

"Vos en een boek" (You and a Book), a small, intricate engraving by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816), depicts a fox seemingly engrossed in a book, its head bent in concentration. Created in 1792, this charming vignette, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the playful spirit of animal fables and highlights Vinkeles' talent for detailed, delicate etching, showcasing his skill in portraying both the natural world and the whimsical human interaction with it.