Liggende ezel met jong en staande geit voor een muur c. 1668 - 1670

This etching, titled "Liggende ezel met jong en staande geit voor een muur" (Lying Donkey with Foal and Standing Goat before a Wall) was created around 1668-1670 by the Dutch Baroque artist Johann Heinrich Roos (1631-1685). The work depicts a detailed and lifelike scene of a goat standing near a wall and two donkeys resting in front of it. The etching is a prime example of Roos's mastery of animal portraiture, showcasing his keen observation of their anatomy and expressive gestures. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the enduring appeal of this animalistic subject matter.