Kerkuil 1594

pencil drawn

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

"Kerkuil" is a 1594 engraving by the Flemish artist Jacques de Fornazeris (1585-1619). The detailed print depicts a barn owl in profile, its feathery details rendered with meticulous precision. A small mouse and a butterfly are included in the composition, hinting at the owl's natural prey and the delicate beauty of nature. This print is a testament to Fornazeris' skill in animal depiction and his interest in the natural world. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.