XIII Weest dat ghy zijt 1614

"XIII Weest dat ghy zijt" (1614) is an etching by the Dutch artist Roemer Visscher (1547-1620) that depicts an owl perched on a stake. The owl is rendered in detailed hatching, a common technique of the time, and is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. This etching is a page from Visscher's "Het Tweede Schock" (The Second Shock) which was published in 1614. This allegorical publication utilized animal imagery as a commentary on the Dutch society of the time, and used proverbs and fables to make a point. The print is located at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.