Drie grieten op het strand 1664

This etching, "Drie grieten op het strand" (Three flounders on the beach), by Albert Flamen, created in 1664, depicts two flatfish on a sandy beach. The artist, known for his detailed illustrations of fish, captures the texture and form of the flounders with meticulous detail. Flamen was an expert in natural history and worked extensively with fishermen to accurately portray the fish in their natural environment. This etching is an excellent example of 17th-century scientific illustration.