Acht olifanten after 1563

"Acht olifanten" (Eight Elephants) is a 16th-century engraving by Gerard van Groeningen, a Dutch artist who was active during the late Renaissance period. The artwork depicts eight elephants in a variety of poses and sizes, against a simple landscape background. The detailed depiction of these majestic creatures reflects the growing interest in natural history and the exotic during this time. The engraving is a prime example of the "kunstkammer" genre, which featured depictions of unusual objects and creatures, often presented in a scientific manner.