Een neushoorn vecht met een olifant 1610

This anonymous 1610 engraving, titled “Een neushoorn vecht met een olifant”, depicts a rhinoceros and an elephant locked in a fierce battle. The artist has created a sense of drama and movement through the dynamic poses of the animals, their clashing bodies suggesting a struggle for dominance. The background features a simple landscape with palm trees, adding a touch of exoticism to the scene. The small size of the print, measuring just 80 mm by 120 mm, enhances its intimacy and detail. This artwork is a fascinating example of early European depictions of exotic animals, often inspired by travelers’ accounts and illustrated books of the time.