Honden bij een teefje 1654

"Honden bij een teefje" (Dogs by a Bitch) is an etching by the Dutch artist Pauwels van Hillegaert, created in 1654. The artwork depicts a scene of canine interaction, capturing a moment in the lives of these animals. The etching's delicate lines and detailed rendering showcase Van Hillegaert's mastery of the medium, creating a realistic portrayal of the dogs' postures and expressions. The scene, set in a naturalistic landscape, evokes a sense of tranquility and observation of animal behavior, a theme that was popular in Dutch art of the period. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.