Ezel en hond bij een ruïneus monument 1708 - 1762

"Ezel en hond bij een ruïneus monument" is a 1708-1762 etching by Paul Troger, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The artwork depicts a donkey and a dog in a landscape setting, amidst the ruins of a monument. The scene is dominated by the donkey, lying down and the dog's posture suggests that the animal is resting. The use of detailed hatching and cross-hatching techniques adds depth and realism to the scene. This etching, measuring 208 mm in height and 138 mm in width, reflects Troger's artistic prowess in capturing the nuances of animal anatomy and the desolation of the landscape, and serves as a visual representation of the artist's skill in printmaking.