Bijenkorf 1778 - 1785

Noach van der (II) Meer's engraving "Bijenkorf" (1778-1785) depicts a beehive nestled in a picturesque landscape. The beehive, rendered in intricate detail, stands on a wooden platform beneath a tree. The scene is framed by a lush forest, with distant mountains visible in the background. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van der Meer's skill in capturing the beauty of nature. "Bijenkorf" exemplifies the Dutch artist's interest in natural history and his ability to translate it into art.