Etende hond 1700 - 1800

"Etende hond" (Eating Dog) is a 18th-century etching by D. Merrem, depicting a detailed anatomical study of a dog in profile. The artist, known for his precise representations of animals, captures the canine's musculature and movement with meticulous detail. The dog is shown with its head bent low, eating from a pile of three objects, potentially depicting the act of feeding or scavenging. This etching demonstrates the scientific interest in animal anatomy prevalent in the 1700s and early 1800s, offering a glimpse into the meticulous observations of the era.