Ram achtervolgd door hond 1698

Anthonie de Winter's "Ram achtervolgd door hond" (1698), a detailed etching in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, depicts a ram and a dog in dynamic motion, both intricately formed from swirling, baroque scrollwork. The visual style of the work exemplifies the intricate and ornate aesthetic of Dutch decorative arts during the late 17th century. These intricate designs, reminiscent of the Rococo movement, would have been popularized in book illustrations, furniture and other design forms. The etching is a testament to de Winter's mastery of line and detail, as he expertly captures the energy of the chase through the delicate, intertwining patterns.