Birdcatchers using a system of baited pits to trap cranes by their bills, plate 40 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 a system of baited pits to trap cranes by their bills, plate 40 Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish" is a historical engraving created by Flemish artist Jan Collaert II (1566–1628), after a design by the Italian artist Giovanni Stradano (also known as Jan van der Straet). The engraving was published by Phillipus Gallaeus (Phillip Galle) in Amsterdam and is part of a larger series that illustrates various methods of hunting and capturing animals, birds, and fish.

The work is a detailed depiction of a hunting scene from the late 16th to early 17th century, showcasing the ingenuity of birdcatchers in their efforts to trap cranes. The engraving is notable for its intricate representation of the landscape, the hunters, and the cranes, as well as the elaborate system of baited pits designed to catch the birds by their bills. This method of hunting reflects the historical practices and technologies of the time, providing insight into the human-animal interactions and the cultural significance of hunting in the period.

As part of the "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" series, this plate is an important historical document that contributes to our understanding of Renaissance art, hunting practices, and the exchange of knowledge between artists and publishers across Europe. The series as a whole is considered a significant work of art and history, offering a window into the past and the ways in which wildlife was pursued and depicted in art.

Jan Collaert II was a prominent engraver in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, known for his detailed and expressive works. His collaboration with Giovanni Stradano, a painter and draughtsman renowned for his dynamic compositions and keen observation of life, resulted in a series of engravings that remain valuable to both art historians and cultural scholars for their artistic merit and historical content.

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