Verschillende vogelvallen 1730

"Verschillende vogelvallen" (Various bird traps), a 1730 engraving by Bernard Picart, provides a detailed visual guide to different bird trapping techniques. The artwork depicts two scenes, both featuring intricate, labeled traps designed to catch various birds. The upper scene shows a trap constructed of branches and nets, while the lower scene depicts a trap using a series of long lines to capture birds in flight. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, reflects a practical approach to bird hunting, offering valuable insight into historical hunting practices.