Drie kippen en twee hanen 1594

"Drie kippen en twee hanen" (Three Hens and Two Roosters), a 1594 etching by Nicolaes de Bruyn, depicts a detailed and lively portrayal of five fowl. The artwork features a landscape background with a tree and a distant mountainous scene, highlighting the artist’s keen observation of nature. The chickens and roosters are depicted in a variety of postures, capturing their natural behaviors and textures with precision. The image showcases de Bruyn's skillful use of line and shading, typical of the Dutch Golden Age. The print is a testament to the artist's interest in the natural world and his ability to translate it into an engaging and realistic work of art.