Fabel van de vlieg en de mier 1758

"Fabel van de vlieg en de mier" (1758) is an engraving by Johann Heinrich (der Ältere) Meil, depicting a lush garden scene with a fountain, a tree, and a classical ruin in the background. Meil, known for his landscape engravings, created this artwork as an illustration for a fable, likely portraying the tale of the ant and the grasshopper. The intricate details and elegant composition of the print reflect the meticulous craftsmanship typical of 18th-century engraving. The artwork's combination of natural elements and architectural features suggests a theme of contrasting forces, hinting at the moral lessons often embedded within fables.