Kop van een wolf of hond by Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers

Kop van een wolf of hond 1809 - 1837

pencil drawn

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

pencil work

"Kop van een wolf of hond" (Head of a wolf or dog) is a lithograph by Dutch artist Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers, created between 1809 and 1837. The artwork depicts a detailed close-up of a snarling wolf or dog's head, with fur and teeth rendered in a realistic style. Barbiers was known for his animal illustrations, and this piece showcases his skill in capturing the intensity and ferocity of a wild creature. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.