Pissend paard 1683 - 1746

“Pissend paard” (Dutch for “Pissing Horse”) is an etching by Dutch artist Nicolaas Verkolje, dated between 1683 and 1746. The print depicts a horse urinating in a stable, a scene which was considered humorous in the 17th century. The artwork, which can be found in the Rijksmuseum, is part of a series of animal studies by Verkolje, known for his animal and portrait paintings. The etching’s small dimensions suggest a possible use as a preliminary study for a larger painting.