Zittende beer, en profil c. 1657 - 1761

"Zittende beer, en profil" (Sitting Bear, in profile) is an etching created by Marcus de Bye, a Dutch artist active in the 17th century. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a bear sitting on a rocky landscape, looking out towards the right. The bear's fur is rendered in a detailed, realistic style, with individual hairs meticulously etched, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing detail. This piece is a testament to de Bye's work on the natural world, a recurring theme in his oeuvre, which included depictions of animals and landscapes.