Semi-Naked Savages of India Using Pelicans to Catch Fish, plate 91 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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"Semi-Naked Savages of India Using Pelicans to Catch Fish" is a notable engraving that serves as plate 91 in the series "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium," which translates to "Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish." This series, created during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, is a collection of engravings that depict various hunting scenes from around the world. The engraving in question 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 Stradanus or Jan van der Straet.

The series was published by Phillipus Gallaeus, also known as Philips Galle, in Amsterdam and is renowned for its intricate details and historical significance. "Semi-Naked Savages of India Using Pelicans to Catch Fish" specifically portrays an imaginative scene where indigenous people of India are depicted using pelicans, a practice not historically documented, to aid in their fishing efforts. The artwork reflects the European fascination with exotic cultures and practices during the Age of Discovery, often blending fact with fantasy to captivate and educate its audience.

The engraving is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the period, where artists and publishers worked together to produce works that were both artistically appealing and commercially viable. It also serves as an example of how art was used to convey perceptions of distant lands and peoples, which, while not always accurate, contributed to the broader European understanding of the world beyond their borders.

Today, the engraving is of interest not only for its artistic merit but also for its role in the history of ethnographic representation and the dissemination of knowledge during the early modern period. It is a valuable piece for scholars studying the history of printmaking, cultural exchange, and the representation of non-European peoples in art.

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