Twee zeehonden, een zeeleeuw en een harder 1600 - 1638

This engraving by Pierre Firens, titled "Twee zeehonden, een zeeleeuw en een harder" (Two seals, a sea lion, and a fish), depicts various marine creatures in exquisite detail. Created between 1600 and 1638, this artwork exemplifies the scientific illustration style prevalent during the Renaissance. Firens meticulously renders each animal, showcasing their anatomical features with remarkable precision. The Latin labels accompanying each creature, "Vitulus marinus" (seal) and "Canis marinus" (sea lion), suggest a focus on scientific classification and observation, making this engraving both visually appealing and intellectually stimulating.