Karper, elrits, meerval en een baars 1600 - 1638

"Karper, elrits, meerval en een baars" (Carp, minnow, catfish and perch) is an engraving by the Flemish artist Pierre Firens, dating from between 1600 and 1638. The print features four different types of fish, drawn with great anatomical detail, which makes it an interesting document for understanding the knowledge of fish anatomy in the early 17th century. The Latin names of the fish are included, highlighting the scientific interest of the time. This engraving is a fine example of the genre of natural history illustration, which became increasingly popular during the Renaissance.