Twee struisvogels en enkele papegaaien 1662

This etching by Robert Gaywood, dated 1662, depicts two ostriches and several parrots. The ostriches are shown in profile, their long necks and legs prominent. The artist uses detailed lines to portray the birds’ plumage, while the landscape includes trees, a distant pyramid, and several smaller birds in flight, highlighting the artist's interest in natural history and exotic animals. The image is part of the burgeoning scientific illustration trend of the 17th century, which aimed to accurately depict the natural world.