Using Sponges to Collect Naphtha from the Surface of the Waves, plate 86 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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"Using Sponges to Collect Naphtha from the Surface of the Waves" is plate 86 from the series "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" ("Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish"), which is a collection of engravings that depict various hunting scenes. This particular plate was engraved by Jan Collaert (1566–1628), a Flemish artist known for his work in printmaking, and was published by Phillipus Gallaeus (Philips Galle) in Amsterdam. The series itself was designed by Giovanni Stradano (also known as Jan van der Straet), an Italian artist of the 16th century who was active in Florence and known for his eclectic subject matter, ranging from historical scenes to exotic and fantastical representations.

The engraving illustrates the historical practice of collecting naphtha, a naturally occurring hydrocarbon, from the surface of water. Naphtha was used for various purposes, including as a fuel and in the preparation of certain chemicals. The scene captures the moment when workers, possibly on the Caspian Sea where naphtha was commonly found, use sponges to soak up the valuable liquid from the undulating waves, a testament to human ingenuity in exploiting natural resources.

The "Venationes" series, to which this plate belongs, was created in the late 16th century and is notable for its detailed and dynamic representations of hunting and gathering techniques from around the world. It reflects the era's curiosity and fascination with the natural world, as well as the expansion of European knowledge and interest in global practices. The series was widely distributed in Europe and served as an important visual record of contemporary and historical methods of resource collection and animal hunting.

Jan Collaert's engraving work on this series is characterized by its fine detail and technical skill, which effectively conveys the intricacies of the scenes. The collaboration between Collaert and Stradano, with the latter providing the designs and the former translating them into engravings, resulted in a body of work that is both artistically significant and historically informative. "Using Sponges to Collect Naphtha from the Surface of the Waves" stands as a notable example within this series, capturing a specific and lesser-known historical practice within the broader context of human interaction with the natural world.

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