Kop van een ram 1632 - 1733

This anonymous etching, "Kop van een ram," depicts the head of a ram in profile view. Created between 1632 and 1733, the artwork is a fine example of detailed animal studies popular during the Dutch Golden Age. The artist uses intricate hatching and cross-hatching to capture the texture of the ram's wool and the intricate curve of its horn. This small-scale work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, likely served as a study for a larger composition, offering a glimpse into the artistic process of a period known for its mastery of realism.