Kop van een wolf 1808 - 1881

"Kop van een wolf" (Head of a Wolf) is an etching created by the Belgian artist Eugène Verboeckhoven between 1808 and 1881. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and depicts a detailed, yet small-scale, study of the head of a wolf. Verboeckhoven was known for his intricate animal paintings, and this etching showcases his talent for capturing realistic details and expressions. This small work demonstrates the artist's interest in naturalism and animal anatomy, serving as a valuable study for larger paintings.