Honingbij en de hen 1778 - 1785

"Honingbij en de hen" (The Honeybee and the Hen) is an etching by Dutch artist Noach van der (II) Meer, dated 1778-1785 and currently located in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a hen standing in a garden setting, with trees and a stone fountain in the background. The image is a simple yet detailed representation of a classic fable, highlighting the relationship between nature and animals. The work demonstrates Meer's skill in conveying fine details through the use of line and shading, typical of the 18th-century etching style.