Hond en schapen 1820 - 1833

"Hond en schapen" (Dog and Sheep) is a pencil drawing by Roelof van der Meulen, created between 1820 and 1833. This detailed drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van der Meulen's talent for capturing animal anatomy and movement. The composition features a dog in a dynamic pose, seemingly lunging towards a group of sheep. The artist's skillful use of shading brings depth and texture to the animal's fur, adding to the realism of this small-scale artwork. This drawing exemplifies van der Meulen's interest in animal studies, a common theme in Dutch art.