Vijf vogels waaronder lepelaar 1594 - 1644

This anonymous 17th-century engraving titled "Vijf vogels waaronder lepelaar" (Five Birds Including a Spoonbill) depicts a diverse array of avian species in a detailed landscape setting. The five birds, rendered with remarkable anatomical accuracy, are arranged in a natural, yet visually engaging composition. The background features a distant cityscape, suggesting a coastal environment. The meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the birds' plumage and the surrounding flora, highlights the artist's keen observation of nature. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the scientific and artistic interest in natural history during the Dutch Golden Age.