Fries met elf vogels en een insect c. 1607

"Fries met elf vogels en een insect" (Fries with Eleven Birds and an Insect) is a 17th-century print by Pieter Serwouters, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. This detailed engraving showcases the artist's skill in depicting a variety of bird species within a natural environment. The composition, featuring a narrow horizontal format, emphasizes the dynamic movement of the birds as they perch on branches, fly in the air, and forage among stylized plants. This print is an excellent example of 17th-century naturalism in art, capturing the intricate details of avian anatomy and behavior.