Vinkenbaan c. 1750 - 1799

This 18th-century engraving by Giovanni Maria Cassini depicts a "roccolo," a type of bird trap used in Italy. The image shows a square, enclosed area with nets and poles, designed to capture migrating birds. The detail of birds flying overhead adds to the scene's realism and depicts the process of hunting these birds. The engraving provides a glimpse into traditional Italian hunting practices and demonstrates the artist's ability to capture the intricate details of a specialized and historic hunting technique.