Capturing Crocodiles on the Banks of the Nile Using Tethered Pigs as Bait, plate 87 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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"Capturing Crocodiles on the Banks of the Nile Using Tethered Pigs as Bait" is a notable engraving that serves as plate 87 within the series "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" (Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), a collection that vividly depicts various hunting scenes across the globe. This particular plate, created by the Flemish artist Jan Collaert II (1566-1628), under the direction of the Italian artist Giovanni Stradano (also known as Stradanus or Jan van der Straet, 1523-1605), showcases the intricate and perilous method of capturing crocodiles in the Nile River during the late 16th to early 17th century.

Published by Phillipus Gallaeus (Philip Galle) in Amsterdam, this work is part of a larger endeavor to illustrate the exotic and often dangerous methods of hunting and capturing animals in different parts of the world, reflecting the European fascination with exotic lands and their fauna. The series, which includes over a hundred engravings, was widely distributed and celebrated for its detailed and dynamic representations of hunting scenes, contributing significantly to the visual culture of the time and influencing the European perception of exotic animals and their habitats.

The engraving "Capturing Crocodiles on the Banks of the Nile Using Tethered Pigs as Bait" stands out for its depiction of a unique and ingenious method of hunting, highlighting the interaction between humans, animals, and their environment. The scene is meticulously crafted, showing the hunters in the process of using pigs as bait to lure crocodiles out of the water, a testament to the ingenuity and bravery of the hunters, as well as the dangers they faced. The detailed rendering of the Nile landscape, along with the flora and fauna, adds to the engraving's allure, offering viewers a glimpse into the ecological and cultural context of the time.

This work not only serves as an important historical document but also as a piece of art that reflects the skills of its creators, Jan Collaert II and Giovanni Stradano, and the publisher Phillipus Gallaeus. Their collaboration on the "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" series has left a lasting legacy in the world of art and history, providing invaluable insights into the practices and perceptions of hunting in the early modern period.

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