Fuglefangst 1667

"Fuglefangst" (Bird Catching), a 1667 etching by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, depicts a scene of bird hunting. Three figures are concealed behind a thicket, observing a large net stretched across a stream. The detailed depiction of foliage and the distant landscape creates a sense of depth and realism. Stella, a notable female artist of the 17th century, often produced works that combined natural imagery with elements of human activity, demonstrating her keen eye for detail and her interest in the natural world.