Twee zalmen op het strand 1664

"Twee zalmen op het strand" is an etching by Albert Flamen, a Dutch artist known for his detailed depictions of fish and other natural subjects. The print, created in 1664, depicts two salmon laid out on a sandy beach, with a distant seascape featuring ships and a windmill in the background. Flamen's precise, almost scientific, approach to rendering the fish contrasts with the more stylized and romantic depiction of the landscape, creating a compelling visual interplay. The detail on the fish's scales and anatomy contribute to the artwork’s enduring appeal.