159 Frederic de Wit (1630–1706) – Study of Wild and Domesticated Canines – Original Copperplate Engraving – Amsterdam, 1675
This copperplate engraving from the workshop of Frederic de Wit presents a comparative study of two canine figures. The upper figure depicts a wild wolf standing in a barren landscape beside bones and a skull, while the lower figure shows a collared domestic dog in a more pastoral setting. The detailed hatching and anatomical observation reflect 17th-century scientific interest in animal morphology and classification.
Frederic de Wit was a renowned Dutch cartographer and print publisher active in Amsterdam during the second half of the 17th century. While celebrated for his maps and atlases, his publishing house also produced zoological and anatomical engravings for scholarly and educational use, contributing to the visual culture of early modern science.
Artist or Maker: Frederic de Wit (publisher)
Dimensions: 38 x 25 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: 1675
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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