Mantelbaviaan 1759 - 1842

"Mantelbaviaan" (1759-1842) is a detailed watercolor illustration of a baboon by Dutch artist Pieter Pietersz. Barbiers (1749-1842). The baboon is depicted climbing a tree branch with a natural pose and realistic details. The work is a fine example of Barbiers' skilled representation of animal subjects, particularly primates. It showcases his meticulous attention to anatomical accuracy and his use of delicate washes to capture the baboon's fur texture and the subtle tones of the branch. This artwork exemplifies the scientific illustration style prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries, where art served to document and understand the natural world.