Who created "Two Beagles, One Sleeping"?

Two Beagles, One Sleeping was created by Jan Fyt in 1642.

What medium is "Two Beagles, One Sleeping"?

Two Beagles, One Sleeping is etching on laid paper.

Is "Two Beagles, One Sleeping" in the public domain?

Yes, Two Beagles, One Sleeping is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Two Beagles, One Sleeping

Jan Fyt

1642

Medium

etching on laid paper

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Andrew W. Mellon Fund

Accession Number

1975.58.4

Art Historical Context

In the serene etching *Two Beagles, One* (1642), Flemish artist Jan Fyt captures quiet intimacy of two hunting dogs—one alert and poised, the other peacefully dozing. Created on laid paper, a period-appropriate support with its distinctive chain lines visible under light, this print exemplifies Fyt's mastery animal portraiture during the Flemish Baroque era. A pupil of the renowned still-life painter Frans Snyders, Fyt (1611–1661) specialized lively depictions of dogs, birds, and hunting scenes, blending realism with a touch of anthropomorphic charm that endeared his works to 17th-century coll...

Two Beagles, One Sleeping

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