Constructies voor vogel- en eendenstrikken 1730

"Constructies voor vogel- en eendenstrikken" (Constructions for Bird and Duck Traps) is an etching by Dutch artist Bernard Picart (1673-1733) dated 1730. The print, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, presents two detailed illustrations of elaborate hunting traps for birds and ducks. The first depicts a trap set in a grove of trees with a bird perched on a branch, while the second illustrates a series of nooses concealed in the water. These intricate diagrams demonstrate the technical ingenuity and resourcefulness of 18th-century hunting practices, offering a glimpse into the historical relationship between humans and nature.