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Perch-like fish (Perciformes), possibly a weever (Trachinus)
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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A perch-like fish, possibly a pikeperch. The resemblance to a pikeperch caused by the later addition of the first dorsal fin with spiny rays. Numbered top right: 17. Name in seven languages bottom left. Part of the sixth album with drawings of fish, shells and insects. Sixth of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, made on commission of Emperor Rudolf II. With commentary in Dutch, Latin and French.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineBaarsachtige (Perciformes), mogelijk een pieterman (Trachinus). 1596 - 1610. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.