Terugkerend jachtgezelschap bij een fontein 1735

"Terugkerend jachtgezelschap bij een fontein" (Returning Hunting Party at a Fountain) is an etching by Jean Moyreau, dating back to 1735. The detailed scene depicts a hunting party returning to a grand estate, led by a woman on horseback. The group pauses at a fountain, where they offer their kill, a stag and other game, to a woman who is likely the estate's mistress. The composition is balanced, with the hunters and their horses creating a diagonal line that leads the viewer's eye to the central fountain. The artwork highlights the aristocratic pursuits of the 18th century, offering a glimpse into the world of hunting and leisure among the elite. This engraving is currently held in the Rijksmuseum.