Schrijver en dieren 1699

"Schrijver en dieren" (Writer and Animals) is a 1699 etching by Dutch artist Joseph Mulder. The print depicts a writer seated at a desk with animals and figures from Aesop's fables, likely an illustration for a printed version of these stories. The image provides insight into the visual culture of the late 17th century, displaying a blend of human and animal figures, often associated with moral lessons. Mulder's work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.