Zoetwatervissen, zeevissen, kikkers, schaaldieren en zeewezens
1581 - 1652
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
136; 186
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso onder, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
This enchanting engraving, titled *Zoetwatervissen, zeevissen, kikkers, schaaldieren zeewezens* (water Fish, Sea Fish, Frogs,fish, and Sea Creatures), dates from between 1581 and 1652 and captures the vibrant diversity of aquatic life. Created anonymously, the small-scale work measures just 136 mm high by 186 mm wide, making it a delicate gem suited for close study. On the verso, lower edge, it bears a stamped's mark (Lugt 2228), hinting at its prized status in a distinguished collection. Produced during the Dutch Golden Age's early flourish, when natural history illustrations blossomed amid ...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...