A Herd of Elephants Instinctively Build a Pit Trap, plate 1 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish engraved by Jan Collaert 1566-1628 published by Phillipus Gallaeus of Amsterdam

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"A Herd of Elephants Instinctively Build a Pit Trap" is the first plate from the series "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium," which translates to "Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish." This series of engravings, created by the Flemish artist Jan Collaert II (1566–1628), was published by Phillipus Gallaeus (Philips Galle) in Amsterdam. The series is based on designs by the Italian artist Giovanni Stradano (also known as Jan van der Straet), who was active during the late Renaissance period and known for his works that often depicted scenes of hunting and exotic animals.

The plate, which dates back to the late 16th or early 17th century, showcases a dramatic and somewhat fantastical scene where a group of elephants is depicted as working together to construct a pit trap. This imagery reflects the period's fascination with the natural world and the behaviors of exotic animals, which were often portrayed with a blend of observation and imagination. The engraving is a testament to the collaborative nature of printmaking during the Renaissance, with Stradano providing the original design and Collaert executing the intricate engraving.

The work is notable for its detailed representation of the elephants and the landscape, as well as its contribution to the understanding of animal behavior in the context of the time. It also serves as an example of the exchange of artistic ideas and techniques across Europe, with an Italian designer's work being interpreted by a Flemish engraver and published in the Netherlands.

"A Herd of Elephants Instinctively Build a Pit Trap" is not only a piece of artistic expression but also a historical document that offers insight into the European perception of the natural world during the Renaissance. Its inclusion in the "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" series highlights the era's interest in documenting and illustrating the wonders of nature, as well as the human fascination with hunting and capturing the wild.

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