Gezicht op een berenjacht 1742 - 1801

This print, created by Georg Balthasar Probst between 1742 and 1801, depicts a bear hunt in a dramatic landscape. The scene unfolds in a mountainous valley, with hunters on horseback and foot pursuing a bear through a rocky terrain. The detailed illustration, likely created for an aristocratic patron, highlights the excitement and danger of the hunt, popularized by the nobility during the 18th century. It showcases Probst's skill in portraying naturalism and capturing the dynamism of a historical event. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the social customs and hunting practices of the era, offering valuable insight into 18th-century life.