Fabel van de bizon en de andere dieren

A large, shaggy bison dominates the center of the scene, surrounded by a curious assembly including a camel in the background and a collared dog and goat in the foreground. The finely engraved lines distinguish the varied textures of animal hide and fur, placing the creatures within a sparsely detailed landscape. This composition is part of a series where animal interactions serve as moral allegories.

Created by the court engraver to Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, this work reflects the 'Rudolfine' interest in the natural world as a 'theater of morals.' It represents the intersection of early modern natural history and the emblematic tradition, where the study of the animal kingdom was used to mirror human virtues and the divine order of nature.