Dog Walking to the Left c. 16th century

Editor: This is Antonio Tempesta's "Dog Walking to the Left." The cross-hatching creates a really interesting texture. What strikes you about this piece? Curator: Tempesta’s prints, widely circulated, shaped visual culture. How does this image of domestication reflect broader social attitudes towards animals in its time? Editor: That’s interesting, I hadn’t considered how the simple depiction of a dog could hold social implications. Curator: Consider the rise of pet ownership among the European elite and how images like these may have reinforced and spread those values. Editor: I see how that relates. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure!