A piercing stare beneath a courtly wig, shoulders draped in a ceremonial cloak, a wolf sits with the gravity of a Baroque-era noble. The illustration borrows the great portraitists' feel for light and detail to exalt the animal's wild bearing, tamed for the length of a solemn sitting. The coat, rendered hair by hair, plays against the velvet of the cloak and gives the whole an almost tangible texture. The result is a magnetic presence, poised between aristocratic composure and a fierce instinct showing through the fabric.

This portrait rounds out our gallery of animals ennobled in the tradition of the old masters, found in our Animal Portraits collection. In an elegant living room, a study or an entrance that sets the tone, it establishes an atmosphere both refined and intriguing. Its range of greys and deep browns suits a sober setting and a busier one alike. It appeals to those who love nature and old paintings and warm to a hint of theatre.

• A spread of 16 formats, from 13x18 cm up to A0
• As a poster alone or under a black, white, light or dark wood frame
• Printed to order with careful inks and paper
• Shipping costs on us

A characterful gift for an independent spirit with a soft spot for beautiful things, or a way to mark an occasion that calls for a little panache.