Baars, barbeel, brasum en een tandkarper 1600 - 1638

This engraving by Dutch artist Pierre Firens, dating from 1600-1638, depicts four different types of fish: *Fundulus*, *Barbus*, *Perca*, and *Bream*. The work is a fine example of natural history illustration and scientific observation, popular during the early modern period. Firens, born in 1580, is known for his detailed and accurate representations of natural subjects, and this print showcases his expertise. The precise rendering of the fish's scales and fins, along with their Latin names, demonstrates the focus on scientific accuracy that characterized this era.