Zwaan en ganzen en eenden bij water 1594

"Zwaan en ganzen en eenden bij water" (Swan and geese and ducks by water) is an etching by Dutch artist Nicolaes de Bruyn, created in 1594. This detailed print depicts a swan, geese, and ducks in a peaceful lakeside scene, with a fisherman casting a line in the distance. De Bruyn was known for his naturalistic depictions of animals, evident in the lifelike details of the birds' plumage and postures. The etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the Dutch fascination with natural history and the beauty of the natural world.