Gevleugeld zeepaard met aan zijn staart een knop van bladeren c. 1526 - 1606

This detailed engraving, "Gevleugeld zeepaard met aan zijn staart een knop van bladeren," (winged seahorse with a knob of leaves on its tail) by Adam Fuchs, c. 1526-1606, depicts a fantastical creature with the head and body of a horse, a pair of wings, and a serpentine tail ending in a leafy bud. The intricate details and realistic rendering of the creature's anatomy demonstrate Fuchs' skill as a printmaker during the Renaissance period. The image, created using the technique of engraving, exemplifies the beauty and artistry of this method and the rich tradition of fantastical creatures in art.