The Set of the Dogs, Jacques van Merlen, 1667

Title-page with title written on a large pedestal ornamented with garlands and two sphinges in the centre, a tree to the left, two dogs wearing leashes sitting in front of the pedestal to the right, one of the dogs looking at a rabbit in the lower left corner; frontispiece to a series of seven prints showing dogs. 1667 etching. Date: 1667. Dimensions: Height: 170 mm (plate-mark); Width: 225 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. The Set of the Dogs (BM Sheepshanks.3157)