Feniks c. 1530 - 1560

"Feniks" (c. 1530-1560) is an engraving by the anonymous artist known as the Meester van de Dobbelsteen (Master of the Dice). The artwork depicts a phoenix, the mythical bird that rises from its ashes, in a nest at the top of a tree. The scene is populated with animals and birds, including a bear, a bull, a deer, and a group of birds in the tree, referencing the phoenix's rebirth and immortality. The inscription below the scene includes an Italian proverb. This print, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the master's detailed, expressive style, and explores the timeless themes of renewal and resilience.