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

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"Birdcatchers Using Traps Baited with Rats to Capture Hawks" is a notable engraving that constitutes plate 64 of the series "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium," which translates to "Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish." This work is part of a larger collection that vividly depicts various hunting scenes from the 16th century. The engraving was crafted by Jan Collaert (1566–1628), a distinguished Flemish engraver of the time, under the direction of the Italian artist Giovanni Stradano, also known as Jan van der Straet (1523–1605).

The series was published by Phillipus Gallaeus, also known as Philips Galle, in Amsterdam and showcases the diverse methods of hunting and capturing animals that were prevalent during the Renaissance period. The particular plate in question, number 64, illustrates the intricate technique of using birds of prey in hunting, a practice known as falconry, which has a rich history and was especially popular among the nobility in medieval Europe.

In this scene, birdcatchers are depicted utilizing traps baited with rats to capture hawks, a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of hunters of the era. The detailed engraving not only serves as a historical record of hunting practices but also reflects the artistic skill and attention to detail characteristic of the period's printmaking.

The "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" series is significant for its artistic merit and its documentation of cultural and historical practices related to hunting and wildlife. The works of Jan Collaert and Giovanni Stradano are highly regarded for their contribution to the visual arts and the understanding of societal norms and activities in the late Renaissance. "Birdcatchers Using Traps Baited with Rats to Capture Hawks" stands as a fine example of this collaboration, offering insight into the period's complex relationship with nature and the techniques developed to interact with the animal kingdom.

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