Bergachtig landschap met een olifant 1727

This detailed engraving, "Bergachtig landschap met een olifant" (Mountainous Landscape with an Elephant), was created in 1727 by Dutch artist Jan Wandelaar (1690-1759). This print, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Wandelaar's talent for capturing the majesty of nature, particularly in his realistic depiction of the elephant's physical characteristics. The use of shading and linework effectively portrays the animal's textured skin and powerful musculature, while the backdrop of a mountainous landscape evokes a sense of grandeur and scale. This artwork, a testament to Wandelaar's artistic mastery, is a captivating example of 18th-century Dutch printmaking.