Children Playing with a Bitch and Three Young Dogs

Master of the Horse Heads

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a group of cherubic figures in various poses. The figures, reminiscent of putti, have playful and dynamic stances. They have round, youthful faces, small features, and curly hair. Some are interacting while others are focused on their activities. One figure wears a draped garment, while the others are unclothed. Two figures are holding long arrows. Small animals, including two dogs, are also present. The background has a hatched pattern for depth.