Wezen half kat half marterachtige before 1650

This etching, "Wezen half kat half marterachtige," by Antonio Tempesta depicts a genet, a small wild cat native to Africa, in profile. The artist, known for his detailed natural history illustrations, created this work before 1650. The genet is rendered with great accuracy, showcasing Tempesta's keen observation of animal anatomy. The backdrop, a landscape with a river and distant mountains, provides a sense of depth and context. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and serves as a valuable record of early European naturalism.