Beer before 1650

"Beer" (or "Bear") is a 17th-century engraving by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta. The detailed depiction of a bear standing on a rocky outcrop amidst a landscape with a river and distant mountains is a characteristic example of Tempesta's work. This artwork is part of a series dedicated to animal studies, highlighting the artist's interest in naturalism. "Beer," now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Tempesta's mastery of engraving techniques and his keen observation of nature.