Sea Monster Attacking a Boat During a Spectacle in a Marine Enclosure at Ostia, plate 85 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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"Sea Monster Attacking a Boat During a Spectacle in a Marine Enclosure at Ostia" is a notable engraving that serves as plate 85 within the collection "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium," which translates to "Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish." This work is attributed to the Flemish artist Jan Collaert (1566–1628), who was responsible for engraving the piece. The original design was created by the Italian artist Giovanni Stradano, also known as Jan van der Straet, whose works often depicted various scenes of hunts and exotic animals in dramatic settings.

The engraving was published by Phillipus Gallaeus (Philip Galle) of Amsterdam, a prominent publisher and printmaker of the time. The collection, which includes this particular plate, showcases a series of hunting scenes, capturing the fascination with and the grandeur of the natural world that was prevalent during the Renaissance period. The scene depicted in this engraving portrays a dramatic encounter between humans and a sea monster, set within a marine enclosure at Ostia, the ancient port city of Rome.

The artwork reflects the Renaissance interest in both classical antiquity and the exploration of the natural world. It is a testament to the era's curiosity about exotic creatures and the thrill of the hunt, as well as the human struggle against formidable forces of nature. The detailed engraving technique used by Collaert highlights the tension and movement within the scene, drawing viewers into the spectacle.

As an important piece of Renaissance printmaking, "Sea Monster Attacking a Boat During a Spectacle in a Marine Enclosure at Ostia" is significant for its artistic merit, historical context, and the collaboration between a skilled engraver and a renowned designer. It remains an intriguing example of the period's visual culture and its enduring fascination with the wild and the unknown.

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