Series of Prints with Flowers and Animals in a Landscape c. 1600 - 1605

This print from Johann Hogenberg's "Series of Prints with Flowers and Animals in a Landscape" depicts a hoopoe and a parrot in a serene landscape setting. The hoopoe is perched on a branch, its distinctive crest and long beak prominent, while the parrot clutches a branch on a fruit tree, likely a quince. In the distance, a village nestled against rolling hills, with a river flowing through it, adds depth to the composition. This print, dating back to c. 1600-1605, showcases Hogenberg's skill in capturing the detail of both animals and landscape in a meticulous yet visually pleasing way, highlighting the artistic trend of naturalism that was popular in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.