Hertenjacht 1622 - 1653

"Hertenjacht" (Deer Hunt), an etching by Gillis Peeters, depicts the dramatic moment of a deer hunt. The scene showcases a stag in full flight, bounding over fallen prey and hounds. The detailed portrayal of the animals, the landscape, and the distant cityscape evokes the excitement and spectacle of a hunt. The work exemplifies Peeters' mastery of etching and his fascination with animal subjects, a common theme in Dutch Golden Age art. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, reflects the popularity of hunting scenes in 17th-century Dutch art.