Een hert stort met drie jachthonden in eene rivier 1742

"Een hert stort met drie jachthonden in eene rivier" (A Stag Falls into a River with Three Hunting Dogs) is a 1742 etching by Johann Elias Ridinger, a renowned German artist known for his detailed animal depictions. The dramatic scene portrays a stag, pursued by three dogs, tumbling into a rushing river. The composition is characterized by dynamic lines and a sense of motion, highlighting the intensity of the hunt and the struggle for survival. This print showcases Ridinger's mastery of depicting both the beauty and the brutality of nature, a theme prevalent in his animal-centric artworks.