Liggende beer bij deel van sierlijst 1664

"Liggende beer bij deel van sierlijst" is an etching by Marcus de Bye, dated 1664. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a reclining bear in a landscape setting, with a bird flying in the sky and broken architectural elements in the foreground. The etching showcases de Bye's skill in capturing the details of the bear's fur and the nuances of the surrounding environment, highlighting the artist's interest in naturalism and scientific observation, a common theme in Dutch art of the 17th century.