A Wolf Attacked by Dogs

About this work

This etching shows a wolf tangled in a thicket of branches, surrounded by a pack of dogs snarling and biting at it. The wolf’s fur is scruffy, and its face looks tired, while the dogs’ teeth and claws are sharp. Above them, bare branches twist against a dark sky, and a small stream runs at the bottom. The text below calls the wolf a "monster of carnage," hinting this isn’t just a fight—it’s a moral lesson. The dogs aren’t just attacking; they’re *punishing*. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Oudry carved these precise lines into metal.