Staande berggeit 1565 - 1630

"Staande berggeit" (Standing Mountain Goat) is an etching created by Antonio Tempesta, a prominent Italian artist of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This small print, measuring just 43 mm in height and 67 mm in width, depicts a mountain goat standing on a small hill, its long, shaggy fur and impressive curled horns meticulously detailed. The etching demonstrates Tempesta's skill in capturing the animal's form and texture, contributing to a realistic portrayal of the creature. This work is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.