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Birdcatchers Using Traps Baited with Rats to Capture Hawks
STC161122 Birdcatchers Using Traps Baited with Rats to Capture Hawks, plate 64 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish) engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628) published by Phillipus Gallaeus of Amsterdam (hand coloured engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Netherlandish, out of copyright
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Bird Of Prey Birdcatcher Cage Cages Capture Capturing Catching Falcon Falcons Faucon Hawk Hawks Hunters Huntsman Oiseleur Rats Trap Trapping Traps
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This 17th-century engraving, titled "Birdcatchers Using Traps Baited with Rats to Capture Hawks" takes us back in time to witness a unique hunting technique employed by skilled birdcatchers. The print showcases the artistry of Jan Collaert, who engraved this masterpiece after the original work by Jan van der Straet (Joannes Stradanus). In this scene, we find ourselves amidst a lush forest where hunters are strategically setting traps to capture majestic hawks. The birdcatchers have ingeniously baited their traps with rats, enticing these birds of prey into their clutches. With focused determination and expertise, they carefully arrange cages and position themselves nearby, ready for the perfect moment to spring into action. The illustration beautifully captures the essence of falconry during the 17th century. It portrays both the delicate balance between man and nature and the intricate bond formed between hunter and hawk. As we gaze upon this hand-colored engraving from a private collection, our imaginations transport us to an era when such practices were not only commonplace but also celebrated as an art form. Through its meticulous details and vibrant colors, this artwork offers us a glimpse into a world that is both fascinatingly foreign yet strangely familiar. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing nature's power while reminding us of our deep-rooted connection with wildlife. With every glance at this remarkable piece from Fine Art Finder's Stapleton Collection, we are reminded of humanity's
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