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This is a drawing of a dog. The dog is depicted in mid-movement, with a mix of dark and light tones in its coat. The dog's head is lifted upwards, and the background includes tall grass and a tree with a broken trunk. The shading and tone create a warm atmosphere.
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This is a drawing of a dog. The dog is depicted in mid-movement, with a mix of dark and light tones in its coat. The dog's head is lifted upwards, and the background includes tall grass and a tree with a broken trunk. The shading and tone create a warm atmosphere.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Spaniel Jumping

Jan Verkolje I

Date
1680
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 12.3 x 15.4 cm (4 13/16 x 6 1/16 in.) sheet: 13 x 16 cm (5 1/8 x 6 5/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1984.22.2
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • mammal
  • animal
  • Dog
  • mezzotint
Inscription

across bottom in plate: J: Verkolje / pinx. et fec. et Exc.168[effaced]

NGA object ID 63222. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.