Drie geiten 1742

"Drie geiten" (Three Goats) is an etching by German artist Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, created in 1742. The small-scale work depicts three goats, rendered with meticulous detail, showcasing Dietrich's mastery of this technique. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Dietrich's talent for capturing animal anatomy and fur texture. It showcases his interest in the natural world and his ability to render it with precision and realism.