A detailed black and white engraving of a man in Renaissance attire, standing in a landscape with birds, a mouse, and small figures.
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This is a detailed black and white engraving depicting a man in elaborate Renaissance or Baroque attire, standing in a landscape. The man is the central figure, dressed in ornate armor with puffed sleeves and breeches. He wears a feathered hat and has a ruff around his neck. He holds a long, curved pipe in his left hand and a sword in his right. A chain with a small animal (possibly a monkey) hangs from his belt. Above him, several birds are flying, and a mouse is perched on a structure above. Below him, there are small figures of people and animals in a landscape with trees and buildings. The ground is textured with lines to indicate terrain. At the bottom of the engraving, there is a line of text in Latin: "FISTVLA DVLCE CANIT VOLVCREM DVM DECIPIT AVCEPS." A number '61' is also visible near the bottom. The style of the engraving is highly detailed and intricate, typical of the period.


License: CC0