Hondenwedstrijd 1596

"Hondenwedstrijd" (Dog Race) is a 1596 engraving by Theodor de Bry, a renowned printmaker of the late sixteenth century. This small, detailed artwork depicts a lively scene of a dog race taking place in an Italianate setting. The print captures the excitement of the event, with numerous figures engaged in the spectacle. De Bry's attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the dogs, their expressions, and the surrounding architecture. The work is a fine example of the artist's skill in rendering both human and animal subjects with accuracy and dynamism.