Sculptuur van hert dat aangevallen wordt door een hond, Vaticaan c. 1857 - 1875

This photograph, taken by James Anderson between 1857 and 1875, captures a sculpture depicting a dramatic scene of a dog attacking a deer. The sculpture, likely crafted in marble or another white material, is depicted in a dark setting, emphasizing the stark contrast between the animal figures and the background. The dog's fierce grip on the deer's back suggests a moment of struggle and primal instinct. This piece, now held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the 19th-century fascination with animal studies and the portrayal of nature in art.