Bilder Olof Rudbeck the Younger (1660–1740) – Red Kite (Milvus regalis)

Beskrivning

This print is a detailed ornithological illustration depicting a Red Kite (Milvus regalis), a striking bird of prey native to Europe and parts of North Africa. The bird is shown in profile, powerfully perched on a wooden post. The illustration captures the kite's rich reddish-brown and rufous plumage, the pale, streaked head, and the distinctively long, forked tail. The print reproduces the original watercolor's bright yellow legs and black talons with great detail. The Latin inscription in the corner identifies the species as Milvus regalis or a similar kite species. The subject matter and meticulously rendered details originate from the work of the Swedish naturalist, Olof Rudbeck the Younger.

Olof Rudbeck the Younger was a Swedish naturalist, explorer, and professor of medicine at Uppsala University. He is celebrated for his vast, though largely unpublished, works of natural history. His most ambitious project was the compilation of an extensive pictorial catalog of Nordic birds and plants, characterized by detailed, high-quality illustrations that document species with great accuracy.

Artist or Maker: Olof Rudbeck the Younger

Dimensions: Approximately 40 × 26 cm

Medium: Facsimile print printed on quality paper

Date: 20th Century

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.