Johannes Bronckhorst (1648-1726/27), 'Numida meleagris' and a pair of 'Streptopelia turtur', gouache and watercolor drawing on paper, H 17,5 x 24 cm

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Johannes Bronckhorst (1648-1726/27), 'Numida meleagris' and a pair of 'Streptopelia turtur', gouache and watercolor drawing on paper, H 17,5 x 24 cm Monogrammed 'J.B. fec:' Brown ink framing lines to the top and bottom sides. Johannes Bronckhorst specialized in watercolors of ornithological and zoological subjects. He lived in the northern port city of Hoorn. The Dutch East India Company ships that docked in Hoorn's harbor brought countless curiosities from around the globe, including natural history specimens. Bronckhorst was among a small group of artists who depicted these rare and beautiful treasures.

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