Walmende fakkel en constructies om vogels te vangen 1730

"Walmende fakkel en constructies om vogels te vangen" (Smoking torch and constructions for catching birds) is an etching by Bernard Picart, dating back to 1730. The piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, illustrates various methods of bird catching, including using a smoking torch and nets. Picart's detailed illustrations, often found in scientific publications, combine realism with artistic skill, offering a glimpse into 18th-century bird trapping practices. The etching showcases the intricate detail and precision of the artist's work, and serves as a visual document of a bygone era.