Vogels en roofvogels getoond door putti 1776

"Vogels en roofvogels getoond door putti," an etching by Barent de Bakker, depicts a variety of birds arranged on a ledge. Putti, or winged cherubs, are shown holding back a curtain above the scene, symbolizing a theatrical presentation of these birds. The artist has carefully rendered the different species of birds with precision, capturing their distinct features. This 18th-century artwork displays the interest in natural history and the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age. The etching is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection.