Skelet van een konijn 1625 - 1626

"Skelet van een konijn" (Rabbit Skeleton) is an etching by Hendrick Hondius I from 1625-1626. The artwork depicts a detailed anatomical study of a rabbit skeleton, presented in a lifelike pose with a single flower in its hand. The Latin inscription at the bottom alludes to the rabbit's natural habitat, linking its death with the idea of dwelling in the earth. This work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Hondius' mastery of anatomical illustration, a popular genre in the 17th century, and is a fascinating example of the intersection of art and scientific observation.