Von allerhandt Freudenvöglen, illustration from Petrarch, Glück und Unglück Spiegel, figure 66 1652

This etching, *Von allerhandt Freudenvöglen*, from 1652 by Balthasar Schwan, depicts two figures interacting with various birds in cages. The scene is framed by a decorative border of flowers and leaves, showcasing a style popular in 17th-century German art. This detailed image, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an illustration from Petrarch's *Glück und Unglück Spiegel*, which reflects the broader themes of joy, captivity, and the natural world. The work's title, which translates to "Of All Kinds of Joyful Birds," further underscores this interplay between human desires and the constraints of nature.