If you're a fan of 17th Century Dutch play, and let's face it...who isn't, then the name of Joost van den Vondel will be well known. Here's his statue from Amsterdam's Vondelpark, and you'll probably appreciate the quality of the sculpture.
Especially notable is the delicate carving of Magnus, Joost's tame sea-gull who in real life was prone to spend hours perched on his head, squawking and disgorging fishy excrement onto Joost's wig. It seemed to inspire him.
Bonus - Playing with your pet - static electricity
