Luiaard 1722 - 1784

"Luiaard" (Sloth) is a hand-colored etching created by Dutch artist Simon Fokke in the 18th century. This artwork is a detailed and accurate depiction of a sloth in its natural habitat, likely from a scientific expedition to the tropics. The image showcases Fokke's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the sloth's unique physical characteristics and its slow-moving nature. Fokke's work was influential in the development of natural history illustrations and contributed to the scientific understanding of exotic animals during the Enlightenment.