Apen vangen vogels 1720 - 1767

"Apen vangen vogels" (Monkeys Catch Birds) is an etching by Leonard Schenk, dating back to 1720-1767. The print depicts a group of monkeys gathered under a tree, watching birds trapped in a net. The scene is set in a landscape with a distant village and hills, demonstrating the artist’s attention to detail. The text below the image, written in Dutch, highlights the monkeys’ playful curiosity and the irony of their situation. Schenk's work often depicted humorous animal scenes, making him a popular artist of his time.