Stier 1824

Johannes Mock's 1824 etching, "Stier", depicts a detailed and realistic portrayal of a bull standing in a field. The artist's meticulous use of line and shading emphasizes the animal's muscular form and the texture of its fur. The image is now housed at the Rijksmuseum, providing art enthusiasts a glimpse into the detailed and expressive nature of 19th-century Dutch animal art. This small-scale work, measuring only 130mm by 178mm, showcases the artist's talent for capturing both the majesty and the individual characteristics of its subject.