XVIII Oolijck, maer vrolijck 1614

"XVIII Oolijck, maer vrolijck," an etching by Roemer Visscher from 1614, depicts a small bird perched on a branch of a tree. This print is part of Visscher's larger work, "Van de Sinnepoppen," a collection of engravings that uses animal allegories to satirize human behavior. This particular illustration depicts a simple yet elegant composition with a focus on the bird's detailed plumage, highlighting Visscher's skill in capturing the beauty of natural forms. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection.