Hazenjacht 1819 - 1881

"Hazenjacht" (Hare Hunt), an etching by Johannes Tavenraat, depicts a dramatic scene of a hare hunt. The artwork, created between 1819 and 1881, showcases Tavenraat's mastery of detail and contrast. The composition is dominated by a dark, stormy sky above, contrasting sharply with the lighter, textured foreground where the hare and hunting dogs are depicted. This dynamic interplay of light and dark creates a sense of urgency and action. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the popular theme of hare hunts in Dutch art, reflecting the pastime's social significance.