Child teaching a dog to sit, the child seated to left against a wall, teaching the dog to sit on its hind legs, another child embracing a dog to right in the background 1660 - 1664

"Child teaching a dog to sit" is an etching created by the Italian artist Stefano della Bella between 1660 and 1664. The print, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a young boy training a dog to sit on its hind legs. The boy is seated against a wall with a second child embracing a dog in the background. This charming etching showcases della Bella's mastery of detail and his ability to capture the playful interactions between children and animals. The setting, reminiscent of a rustic Italian courtyard, adds a layer of charm and warmth to the scene.