Plate 15: doe, from 'Various animals' (Diversi animali) 1641 - 1660

This etching, “Plate 15: Doe, from ‘Various Animals’ (Diversi animali)” is an anonymous work from the 17th century. This print is part of a series of animal studies, which may have been used to inform the work of other artists. The doe is depicted standing in profile, against a background of trees and brush. The artist's attention to detail in rendering the doe's anatomy and fur can be seen in the realistic depiction. The image offers a glimpse into the natural world through the lens of 17th-century printmaking, providing an example of the detailed study of animal forms that was common in the period.