Illustration til "Halvhundrede Fabler for Børn" af Hey 1834

This delicate pen and ink drawing, created by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye in 1834, depicts a dog cautiously approaching a curled-up hedgehog. The artist captures the interplay between the animals with meticulous detail, showcasing the gentle nature of the dog and the prickly defense of the hedgehog. This illustration, which served as an illustration for a book of children's fables, exemplifies Rørbye's skill in portraying the natural world with both accuracy and charm.