Vogelnestrover 1596 - 1630

"Vogelnestrover" is a 17th century etching by Claes Jansz. Visscher, depicting a scene of three men trying to retrieve a bird's nest from a tall tree. The detailed engraving, measuring 202 mm by 147 mm, illustrates a common Dutch pastime of the time. The central figure, with his foot planted on the trunk, reaches towards the nest, while the two men below look on with anticipation. Visscher's meticulous rendering of the figures, the tree, and the surrounding landscape evokes a sense of both humor and everyday life.