Lezende vrouw met hond c. 1650 - 1700

"Lezende vrouw met hond" (Reading Woman with Dog), an etching by Frederick Bloemaert, is a depiction of a woman seated with a dog. The woman is shown in profile, reading a book, and the dog lies on a bed in the foreground. The drawing is a classic example of Baroque art, created in the early 17th century. The etching is a small-scale work, measuring only 183 mm in height and 146 mm in width. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a Dutch national museum, and exemplifies the artistry of Frederick Bloemaert, whose work is known for its detailed realism and depiction of daily life.