Dode haas en patrijzen 1787

"Dode haas en patrijzen" (Dead Hare and Partridges) is a 1787 etching by Dutch artist J.L.L.C. Zentner, measuring 240 mm by 197 mm. The print depicts a still life of a hare and two partridges, hung from a tree branch in a wooded setting, with the hare laying on the ground in the foreground. This type of artwork, known as a "game piece," was popular in the 18th century, often depicting the spoils of the hunt and reflecting a sense of social status and wealth associated with hunting. The composition uses light and shadow to create a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the textures of fur, feathers, and the landscape.