Een reebok, in het water staande 1708 - 1767

"Een reebok, in het water staande" (A Roebuck Standing in Water) is an etching by Johann Elias Ridinger, a renowned German artist known for his detailed depictions of animals. Created between 1708 and 1767, the artwork showcases a roebuck standing in a stream, its antlers prominent against a backdrop of a rocky landscape and a moonlit sky. The etching's intricate detail and realistic representation of the animal highlights Ridinger's mastery of this genre, making it a testament to his skill and passion for natural history. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.