Giervalk met sneeuwhoen before 1853

"Giervalk met sneeuwhoen" (Gyrfalcon with Ptarmigan) is a lithograph created by Willem Bastiaan van Wouw before 1853. The detailed image captures a Gyrfalcon, a large predatory bird, perched on a snow-covered landscape with a Ptarmigan, a type of grouse, in its talons. Van Wouw’s artwork is known for its scientific accuracy and meticulous detail, particularly in the rendering of feathers and textures. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into van Wouw’s contributions to the field of natural history illustration.