Twee hondshaaien op het strand 1664

"Twee hondshaaien op het strand" (Two Dogfish on the Beach), an etching by Albert Flamen from 1664, depicts two dogfish lying on a sandy beach. The detailed engraving captures the texture of the fish's scales and the surrounding environment, including a wooden pier, fishing nets, and boats in the distance. Flamen's work displays an interest in naturalism and scientific accuracy, typical of 17th-century Dutch art, making it a valuable resource for understanding the portrayal of marine life during this period.