This striking copperplate engraving by Frederick de Wit features two views of a leopard. The upper panel presents the animal in profile with a calm, observant posture, while the lower panel captures it mid-turn, baring its teeth in a dynamic and expressive pose. The meticulous rendering of the coat pattern and musculature reflects de Wit’s sensitivity to naturalistic detail and composition.

Frederick de Wit (1629–1706) was a prominent Dutch engraver, cartographer, and publisher whose Amsterdam-based workshop produced some of the most influential printed works of the Dutch Golden Age. While primarily celebrated for his maps and atlases, de Wit also created refined zoological engravings that combined scientific inquiry with artistic clarity.

Artist or Maker:

Frederick de Wit

Dimensions:

approx. 24.5 cm × 35 cm

Medium:

Copperplate Engraving

Date:

ca. 1650

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.

Värdering	400 - 600 SEK
Köparprovision (inkl. moms)	24.4%
Slagavgift (inkl. moms)	6 SEK

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6697 Frederick de Wit (1629–1706) – Study of a Leopard in Motion and Profile – Copperplate Engraving (ca. 1650)