Hond en kat 1745 - 1808

"Hond en Kat" (Dog and Cat) is an etching by Dutch artist Gerard van Nijmegen, created between 1745 and 1808. The artwork depicts a dog and cat in a wooded setting, with the dog in the foreground and the cat partially hidden in the background. The composition is balanced by the contrasting poses of the animals, with the dog standing alertly and the cat seemingly hiding, creating a sense of tension. The fine lines of the etching, characteristic of van Nijmegen's style, enhance the intricate detail and the naturalistic portrayal of the animals. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it is valued for its depiction of the natural world.