Querquedula, Cercelle (The Teal), from "Livre d'Oyseaux" (Book of Birds) 1650 - 1665

This etching by Albert Flamen, titled "Querquedula, Cercelle (The Teal)," is a beautiful depiction of a group of teal ducks in their natural habitat. Created between 1650 and 1665, the artwork captures the graceful flight of the birds as they soar over a tranquil pond. The detailed rendering of the ducks' feathers and the surrounding landscape, including the distant tower, demonstrates Flamen's skilled hand and meticulous attention to detail. This print was part of "Livre d'Oyseaux," a collection of bird studies, which highlights the growing interest in natural history during the 17th century.