De ezel en het schaap c. 1830

"De ezel en het schaap" (The Donkey and the Sheep) is a lithograph created by Paulus Lauters, a Dutch artist, around 1830. This work depicts a donkey standing in a field alongside a sheep, both rendered in a realistic style. The print is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This artwork highlights Lauters' talent for capturing the nuances of animal anatomy and portraying them in a natural setting. The scene evokes a sense of peaceful co-existence between these two animals, making it a charming and accessible subject.