Kopie van de gestrande walvis bij Berckhey van 1598 als de walvis gestand bij Ancona in 1601 1601

This 1601 engraving, titled "Kopie van de gestrande walvis bij Berckhey van 1598 als de walvis gestand bij Ancona in 1601", depicts a beached whale. The anonymous artist uses detailed hatching to convey the texture of the whale's skin and the surrounding sand. The scene is populated with numerous figures, some observing the whale while others take measurements, showcasing the fascination and scientific curiosity surrounding these marine giants in the early modern period. The inscription beneath the image provides a commentary on the whale's size, adding to the historical and scientific value of the artwork.