Poes met vijf jongen 1667 - 1717

This etching, "Poes met vijf jongen," created between 1667 and 1717, by Dutch artist Jan (I) Griffier (1645-1718) depicts a mother cat nursing her five kittens. The scene is set in a domestic space, a common theme in Griffier's work. The image is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the details of animal anatomy and movement. The viewer is drawn to the playful interaction between the mother cat and her kittens, a motif often used to evoke themes of maternal care and family. The etching is a fine example of the Dutch Golden Age's interest in naturalistic depictions of everyday life, and the intimate portrayal of the family unit.