Portret van de hoogleraar klassieke talen Johan Cornelis Gerard Boot 1840 - 1886

This 19th-century etching, "Portret van de hoogleraar klassieke talen Johan Cornelis Gerard Boot," created by Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter, depicts a group of sheep and goats, their heads clustered together, likely gathered around a trough or feeding station. The artist, known for his detailed depictions of animals, captures the texture of the sheep's wool and the goats' horns. The scene is rendered in a naturalistic style, emphasizing the animals' forms and postures. This print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Sluyter's skill in portraying the beauty and character of animals.