Kat liggend op de zij, de linkervoorpoot uitgestrekt 1646 - 1672

"Kat liggend op de zij, de linkervoorpoot uitgestrekt" (Cat lying on its side, left forepaw outstretched), a drawing by Dutch painter Adriaen van de Velde, captures the animal's relaxed posture with detail. The artwork, dating back to 1646-1672, highlights van de Velde's skill at portraying animal anatomy, evident in the cat's fur and relaxed limbs. The drawing's small size suggests it might be a study, a practice piece by the artist exploring animal form and detail. The Rijksmuseum holds this piece, providing art enthusiasts with a glimpse into van de Velde's artistic process.