Kraai en groep fazanten 1675 - 1711

"Kraai en groep fazanten" (Crow and a Group of Pheasants) is an etching by Dutch artist Pieter Schenk, created between 1675 and 1711, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a crow, perched on a rock, surrounded by a group of pheasants in a naturalistic setting. Schenk's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the realistic portrayal of the birds' plumage and the subtle nuances of light and shadow. The composition is balanced, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the crow, creating a sense of tension and anticipation. The scene evokes a sense of the natural world, capturing the intricate relationships between predator and prey in the wild.