Raaf in een landschap 1682

"Raaf in een landschap" is an etching by Arnold Houbraken from 1682. Houbraken was a Dutch painter, etcher, and biographer who is perhaps best known for his biographical work on artists. The print depicts a raven perched on a rock with mountains in the background. The image is part of a larger publication, "Schoole", which was a collection of illustrations and poems meant to be used as teaching materials for children. The poem accompanying this image discusses the raven as a symbol of the biblical prophet Elijah, who was miraculously fed by ravens. The etching serves to visually illustrate the text, making it a valuable educational tool for young audiences.