Hertenjacht c. 1630

"Hertenjacht" (Deer Hunt), a c. 1630 etching by Dutch artist Bartholomeus van Lochom, depicts a lively hunting scene. The composition is a curved, dynamic tableau featuring a rider pursuing a stag that is caught in a net. The intricate details of the figures and the landscape, including the foliage and the hunting dogs, showcase van Lochom's skilled technique and the artistry of the Baroque era. This work, now in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the popularity of hunting imagery in 17th-century art.