Twee stieren, de koppen bijeen c. 1657 - 1761

"Twee stieren, de koppen bijeen" (Two Bulls with their Heads Together), is an etching created by Marcus de Bye, a Dutch artist, around 1657-1761. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two bulls locked in a staring contest, their bodies facing each other in a standoff. De Bye, born in 1639, captured the animals’ powerful presence and the tension of their encounter with a masterful use of line and shading. This etching is a testament to the artist’s skill in depicting animal anatomy and behavior with remarkable accuracy.