Uitleg bij de prent van de menagerie van Blaauw Jan, 1751 1751

"Uitleg bij de prent van de menagerie van Blaauw Jan" (Explanation of the print of the menagerie of Blaauw Jan) is a 1751 print by Dutch artist Theodorus Crajenschot (1717-1803). The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a text-based work that describes the menagerie of Blaauw Jan, a famous inn in Amsterdam. The text details the various exotic animals housed in the menagerie, including a lion, a tiger, ostriches, and exotic birds, as well as other attractions like a young leopard and a bear. The text provides a glimpse into the popular fascination with exotic animals in 18th-century Holland, a fascination that was often satisfied by menageries like Blaauw Jan.