Rotsachtig landschap met de fabel van de ezel en het wilde zwijn 1595 - 1600

This etching by Johann Sadeler I, titled "Rotsachtig landschap met de fabel van de ezel en het wilde zwijn," depicts a rocky landscape with a town in the distance. The scene is populated by a group of travelers with their donkeys and a herd of pigs. The etching is a striking example of Sadeler's mastery of detail and his ability to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The artist's use of light and shadow to model the forms of the rocks and figures adds to the realism of the scene. This print, part of a series on fables, was likely intended for a broad audience interested in both artistic beauty and moral instruction. The scene of the travelers navigating treacherous terrain may be symbolic of life's challenges and the necessity of perseverance.