Olifanten helpen een soortgenoot uit een val after 1596

"Olifanten helpen een soortgenoot uit een val" is an engraving by Jan (II) Collaert, dating from after 1596. It depicts a group of elephants working together to rescue one of their own from a pitfall. The scene is set in a dense forest, with palm trees and foliage surrounding the animals. This print exemplifies the use of engravings to showcase and explore the natural world, as well as to highlight animal behaviors, particularly the idea of empathy among animals. The detailed and realistic portrayal of the elephants, their actions, and the environment, makes this work a fascinating piece of animal art and natural history.