XLVIII Haec illa est Remora 1614

"XLVIII Haec illa est Remora" is a 1614 engraving by Roemer Visscher depicting a barrel with a bird on top, an upturned flag, and a pair of gloves on a stick in the background. The engraving likely relates to a Dutch proverb or a satirical comment on contemporary Dutch life, possibly referencing the Remora, a fish believed to impede the movement of ships, as the artwork’s title suggests. The detailed hatching in Visscher’s artwork adds to the image's playful charm and depth, making it a quintessential example of the Dutch Golden Age’s visual language.