Liefhebber van naturaliën 1780

"Liefhebber van naturaliën" (Lover of Natural Things) is an etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1780. The piece depicts a man examining a collection of natural specimens, including a skull and a variety of fruits and vegetables. The scene is set in a domestic interior with a taxidermied alligator hanging from the ceiling, highlighting the artist's interest in scientific study and the burgeoning field of natural history. This work is a fine example of the Rococo era's fascination with the natural world, as seen in the meticulous detail and the emphasis on the beauty of ordinary objects.