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Capturing Swallows Using Mirrored Discs with Holes, plate 77
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Capturing Swallows Using Mirrored Discs with Holes, plate 77
747016 Capturing Swallows Using Mirrored Discs with Holes, plate 77, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub. by Phillipus Gallaeus, Amsterdam (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605); Private Collection; (add.info.: Equile seu speculum equorum, in quo omnis generis generosissimorum equorum ex variis orbis partibus insignis delectus. Ad vivum omnes delinead a... Stradano.
Engravings: A. Collaert, H. Wierix, H. Goltzius, C. de Mallery, C. Galle, T. Galle, J. Collaert.); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23484082
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This print titled "Capturing Swallows Using Mirrored Discs with Holes, plate 77" takes us back to the 17th century and offers a glimpse into an intriguing hunting technique. The illustration, engraved by Jan Collaert and published by Phillipus Gallaeus in Amsterdam, showcases the ingenuity of bird catchers during that time. The image depicts a bustling townscape with rooftops stretching as far as the eye can see. From one of these rooftops, a hunter carefully positions himself on a balcony, armed with a rod and mirrored discs adorned with holes. The mirrored discs are strategically placed to reflect sunlight in such a way that it attracts swallows flying overhead. In this moment frozen in time, we witness the artistry involved in capturing these swift birds. With precision and patience, the hunter waits for his feathered prey to be lured towards him by their own curiosity. It is an intricate dance between man and nature - one where intelligence meets instinct. The composition of this engraving beautifully captures both the architectural charm of the town below and the delicate gracefulness of these airborne creatures. As we gaze upon this artwork from centuries past, we are reminded of humanity's timeless fascination with nature's wonders and our relentless pursuit to understand them better. This remarkable piece from Fine Art Finder's Stapleton Collection transports us back to an era when capturing swallows using mirrored discs was not only an art form but also a testament to human resourcefulness in harmonizing with nature's rhythms.
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