Rembrandt's Tiny 'Sleeping Puppy' Etching at the Morgan Library & Museum

A small etching and drypoint by Rembrandt van Rijn, titled Sleeping Puppy, measures just 1 1/2 by 3 inches (4 by 8 cm). The work is held in the collection of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. The museum's online page allows viewers to zoom in and download a high-resolution image of the print. The subject—a sleeping puppy—is unusual for Rembrandt, whose etchings more often feature biblical scenes, portraits, and landscapes. The image conveys an intimacy and warmth that has prompted speculation about whether the dog belonged to the artist himself. Rembrandt's hatching and cross-hatching follow the contours of the animal's body, with particularly sharp definition in the head. The print is part of the Morgan's holdings of works on paper. The source article, published on linesandcolors.com on October 10, 2026, highlights the piece as part of its 'Eye Candy for Today' series. The etching's tiny scale and informal subject set it apart within Rembrandt's printed oeuvre. No further details about provenance, date of creation, or exhibition history are provided in the source.