Olifant, aap, bloemen en insecten 1663

This etching by Wenceslaus Hollar depicts an elephant, monkey, flowers, and insects. The central figure is a large elephant with a monkey perched on its back. To the right, the artist has included a selection of flowers and insects, including a grasshopper and a beetle. Hollar was a prolific artist, creating over 2,700 etchings over the course of his career. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, Hollar's works often combined realism with a sense of wonder. "Olifant, aap, bloemen en insecten" is a great example of Hollar's work, demonstrating his skill in depicting various subjects with scientific accuracy.