Vrouwen op de rug van een schildpad en dolfijn en in een schelp c. 1635

This 17th-century Dutch print, "Vrouwen op de rug van een schildpad en dolfijn en in een schelp" ("Women on the Back of a Turtle and Dolphin and in a Shell"), shows women riding various sea creatures, symbolizing the Dutch dominance of the sea. The detailed depiction of the ocean and creatures, with the "Fleuve" (French for "river") labeled on the rocky outcroppings, reflects the growing interest in natural history during the Golden Age. This print was likely intended for a wider audience, and its small size suggests it was created for personal collections or as a decorative element.