Gaai opgesierd met de veren van een pauw 1747 - 1847

This 18th-century engraving by French artist Pierre Savart, titled "Gaai opgesierd met de veren van een pauw" ("Jay adorned with the feathers of a peacock"), depicts a jay adorned with the feathers of a peacock. The scene is set in a wooded area, with a large tree dominating the background. The jay, standing proudly, is surrounded by other birds, perhaps symbolizing the vanity of the jay's attempt to imitate the peacock. This work exemplifies the use of illustrative art for storytelling and moral instruction, which was popular during the Enlightenment.