Een slapende hond 1589 - 1657

Frans Snijders's "Een slapende hond" is a charcoal drawing of a dog in a sleeping pose. The artist was known for his animal studies, which often served as preliminary sketches for larger paintings. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a dog curled up on a light-colored surface. Snijders’s depiction of the dog's form is anatomically accurate and showcases his mastery of capturing movement and details like fur and muscle structure. This drawing demonstrates Snijders's skill and his contribution to the study of animal anatomy in art.