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The feathers are rendered with careful attention to layering, while the red caruncles of the neck are depicted with a softer, more translucent application of pigment. A small, skeletal branch sits to the left, providing a sense of scale and grounding the figure on a modest mound of earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruyk’s approach is characteristic of the period's scientific illustrations, where clarity and accuracy were prioritised over atmospheric effects. The drawing exhibits a disciplined hand, focusing on the anatomical features of the bird rather than an idealised setting. The signature in the lower right corner confirms the attribution to Struyk, whose work often appeared in private collections and scientific manuscripts of the era. This print offers a view into the intersection of art and empirical study during the Dutch Enlightenment, capturing a moment of quiet observation. The muted palette and precise line work make it a suitable addition for those interested in the history of natural science or the aesthetic of early modern scientific documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/catharine-jane-eliot-norton-mrs-andrews-norton-fine-art-print\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCatharine Jane Eliot Norton (Mrs. Andrews Norton) - Fine Art Print — Unidentified Artist\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/mevrouw-ziesenis-in-de-rol-van-fedra-johannes-jelgerhuis\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMevrouw Ziesenis in de rol van Fedra - Johannes Jelgerhuis — Johannes Jelgerhuis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nicolaas Struyk","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58799888400719,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58799893905743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58799893938511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58799893971279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58799894004047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58799894036815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58799894069583,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58799894102351,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58799894135119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58799894167887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58799894200655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58799894233423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vogel-met-zwarte-veren-en-een-rode-krop_Poster_CompositorV1_1789604982455.jpg?v=1789605349","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/vogel-met-zwarte-veren-en-een-rode-krop-nicolaas-struyk","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}