Jacht op een wild zwijn 1722 - 1784

"Jacht op een wild zwijn" (Hunt for a wild boar) is an etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, created between 1722 and 1784. The scene depicts a hunting party in a wooded landscape, with a group of figures surrounding a fallen boar. The artist's use of detailed lines and shading creates a sense of realism in the depiction of the figures, animals, and surrounding environment. The etching exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's interest in hunting scenes, highlighting the skill and precision of Fokke's technique. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.