Marter before 1650

"Marter" is an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, depicting a marten, a small carnivorous mammal known for its agility and fur. The print, created before 1650, showcases Tempesta's mastery of detail and realism, capturing the animal's sleek body, sharp claws, and expressive face with precision. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam and exemplifies Tempesta's significant contribution to the field of natural history illustration.