Hond zoekt in de stam van een boom 1663

This 1663 print, "Hond zoekt in de stam van een boom," depicts the title page of a 17th century edition of the play “Le Cid” by Pierre Corneille. The print shows a dog sniffing at the base of a tree with a banner reading “OVALRENDO.” The image highlights the enduring legacy of Corneille’s work, one of the most important figures in 17th century French literature. The print can be found in the Rijksmuseum.