Schuur met fuik en vogelval 1730

"Schuur met fuik en vogelval" (Barn with Net and Bird Trap) is an etching created by Dutch artist Bernard Picart in 1730. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a simple stone barn with a thatched roof and a wooden door. Below the barn are detailed diagrams of a net and a bird trap, demonstrating their construction. Picart's etching reveals the ingenuity of traditional farming practices, offering a glimpse into the tools and structures used in 18th century rural life.