Reliëf met hond als allegorie op de Trouw boven de linker deur naar het Secretarie in het Stadhuis op de Dam 1663 - 1783

This etching, created by Hubert Quellinus between 1663 and 1783, depicts a dog attacking a man. The scene is likely allegorical, with the dog symbolizing loyalty and the man representing betrayal. The artwork, titled "Reliëf met hond als allegorie op de Trouw boven de linker deur naar het Secretarie in het Stadhuis op de Dam" translates to "Relief with dog as allegory of Loyalty above the left door to the Secretariat in the City Hall on the Dam," suggesting the piece was originally part of a larger decorative scheme. The etching's detailed lines and dramatic composition showcase Quellinus's skill in capturing movement and emotion, making it a compelling example of 17th-century Dutch art. The artwork is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.