Venetiaanse adellijken jagen op gevogelte 1610

This anonymous 1610 engraving titled *Venetian Nobles Hunting Birds* depicts a lively scene of aristocratic Venetians engaged in a traditional sport. Set on the Venetian lagoon, the print showcases numerous gondolas filled with figures aiming at flying birds with bows and arrows. The detail and perspective of the work highlight the importance of both leisure and hunting among Venetian nobility. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artistic culture of 17th-century Venice and offers a glimpse into the lives of its elite.