Vier zeelten op een rivieroever 1664

"Vier zeelten op een rivieroever" (Four tenches on a riverbank) is a 1664 etching by the Dutch artist Albert Flamen. The print depicts three tenches, a type of freshwater fish, arranged on a riverbank with tall grasses and a distant view of houses and trees. Flamen was known for his detailed representations of natural subjects and this print displays his meticulous attention to the textures and forms of the fish. The print was likely intended to serve as a scientific illustration, providing a visual record of the tench for naturalists and collectors. The text at the bottom of the image, "Tinca piscis. La Tanche," further emphasizes the didactic purpose of the work.