Zeekreeft op het strand 1664

"Zeekreeft op het strand" (Lobster on the Beach), an etching by Albert Flamen, depicts a detailed rendering of a lobster on a sandy shore. The meticulous hatching and cross-hatching techniques employed by Flamen create a sense of depth and texture, revealing the crustacean's segmented body and powerful claws. The background features a distant coastline with ships, adding a sense of context and scale to the scene. This work exemplifies the Dutch tradition of natural history illustration, combining scientific accuracy with artistic finesse.