Drie makrelen op het strand 1664

Albert Flamen's 1664 etching, "Drie makrelen op het strand", depicts three mackerel on a rocky beach, rendered in meticulous detail. The composition includes a seascape with sailboats in the distance, a small, thatched cottage nestled in the background, and a figure on the shore. The title, "Scomber. Le Maquereau", indicates that the artist intended this as a scientific study of the fish, highlighting the intricate anatomy of the mackerel. This engraving, measuring 98 mm by 165 mm, showcases Flamen's mastery of the printmaking technique, highlighting the contrast between the smooth surfaces of the fish and the rough textures of the rocks.