Hunde ved en ruin 1642

"Hunde ved en ruin" (Dogs by a Ruin) is a 1642 etching by Dutch artist Joannes Fijt (1611-1661) and depicts a scene of three dogs in front of a crumbling stone building. The dogs are rendered with meticulous detail, especially their fur, showcasing Fijt's talent for capturing the nuances of animal anatomy. The crumbling ruin in the background serves as a powerful reminder of the passage of time and the fragility of life. The etching is now part of the collection at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.