A Puppy in a Barrel 

Henriëtte Ronner-Knip, known for her animal paintings, captures a playful scene in "A Puppy in a Barrel." The white, fluffy puppy sits beside a barrel, its tongue lolling out, as a magpie perched on the rim watches intently. This heartwarming painting, characteristic of Ronner-Knip's style, showcases her meticulous attention to detail in rendering the textures of the fur and the straw beneath the puppy. The warmth of the scene and the interaction between the animals make it a charming depiction of animal companionship.