Eland before 1650

This etching, "Eland", was created by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta before 1650. The artwork is a detailed depiction of an Eland, a large African antelope, standing in a landscape with a smaller deer in the background. The engraving, now in the Rijksmuseum, is characteristic of Tempesta's work in its precise detail and naturalistic representation of the animal. It showcases the artist's fascination with the natural world and his skill in capturing the beauty and intricacies of animal anatomy. The artwork is a significant example of 17th-century animal illustration, reflecting the growing interest in natural history and scientific observation during this period.