Staande schapen en een pissende ooi 1648 - 1733

This anonymous Dutch etching, titled "Staande schapen en een pissende ooi", is a series of three depictions of sheep. The print showcases a simple yet effective composition, focusing on the detailed rendering of the sheep's bodies in a realistic manner. Created sometime between 1648 and 1733, this work is a testament to the Dutch artistic interest in animal studies and naturalism, and it is housed in the renowned Rijksmuseum. The etching's title translates to "Standing Sheep and a Pissing Ewe," hinting at the artist's keen observation of animal behavior, and its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum underscores the cultural significance of such detailed animal studies.