Beer die vastgebonden is aan een boom 1649

This 1649 drawing by Cornelis Saftleven depicts a bear tethered to a tree. The animal is drawn in detail with a realistic depiction of its fur. The bear stands in a natural landscape setting, suggestive of the wild, with grass and a tree trunk. Saftleven was a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and animal studies. This piece demonstrates his ability to render subjects realistically with careful attention to detail.