Blad met twee platen: lynx en everzwijn 1740 - 1745

"Blad met twee platen: lynx en everzwijn" (Leaf with two plates: lynx and wild boar) is an etching by Johan Eric Rehn, created between 1740 and 1745. The work depicts two animals: a standing hyena and a resting wild boar. Each animal is depicted in detailed anatomical precision, showcasing Rehn's skill as an artist. The image is an example of 18th-century natural history illustration, a genre that popularized scientific observation and representation of the natural world. The two animals are depicted in a simple composition, creating a visual contrast between the dynamic stance of the hyena and the more relaxed pose of the wild boar. Rehn's meticulous detail makes the artwork highly informative, capturing the features of these animals for a scholarly audience.