Gepen op het strand 1664

"Gepen op het strand" (1664) is an etching by Albert Flamen (1615-1688). The artwork depicts a group of swordfish lying on a beach with the sea and distant hills in the background. The detailed and lifelike depiction of the fish, as well as the inclusion of figures working on the shore, provides an intimate glimpse into 17th-century Dutch life. The print's small dimensions make it a delicate and intricate work of art. This etching, which combines scientific accuracy with artistic skill, likely served as a visual guide to the anatomy and characteristics of the swordfish.