Wild zwijn door honden aangevallen 1671 - 1691

Abraham Hondius’s etching "Wild zwijn door honden aangevallen" (1671-1691) depicts a dramatic hunt scene. The foreground is dominated by a fierce struggle between a wild boar and a pack of hounds, their bodies intertwined in a flurry of action. In the background, a distant landscape unfolds, with hunters on horseback pursuing the boar. Hondius skillfully captures the energy and chaos of the hunt, showcasing his talent for depicting animal anatomy and movement. This etching is a testament to the enduring appeal of hunting imagery in Dutch art.