Jacht op herten en everzwijnen 1608 - 1621

"Jacht op herten en everzwijnen" (Hunt of Deer and Wild Boar), an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, depicts a lively hunting scene. Created between 1608 and 1621, the work showcases Tempesta's mastery in capturing the dynamic action of the hunt. The print depicts a group of hunters on horseback and on foot, pursuing deer and wild boar through a dense forest. Tempesta uses detailed linework and shading to render the intricate details of the scene, from the hunters' clothing and weaponry to the textures of the forest and the animals' fur. The composition, characterized by a sense of movement and energy, conveys the excitement and danger of the hunt. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the hunting practices and the artistic sensibilities of the early 17th century.