Etend luipaard, naar rechts 1657 - 1677
marcusdebye
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quirky sketch
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pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
"Etend luipaard, naar rechts" is a black and white engraving by Marcus de Bye, dating between 1657 and 1677. The etching depicts a leopard in profile, walking to the right and sniffing the ground. This work is characteristic of de Bye's style and is a fine example of 17th-century Dutch animal art, demonstrating a keen observation of the natural world. It is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection.
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