Fabel van de vogelaar 1567

"Fabel van de vogelaar" (1567) by Marcus (I) Gheeraerts is a small, detailed illustration depicting a bird catcher using various methods to trap his prey. The artwork depicts a man sitting beneath a tree, with a cage hanging in the branches and nets stretched out on the ground, while a variety of birds are caught within them. The scene is set in a rural landscape, with a farmhouse visible in the background. This illustration, which is now held at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the meticulous detail that Gheeraerts, a prominent Flemish artist, was known for. The image reflects the popularity of bird catching as a pastime in 16th century Europe and highlights the artist's focus on both the natural world and human interaction with it.