Een dame kijkt hoe jagers dieren in een kuil jagen 1598

This etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, titled "Een dame kijkt hoe jagers dieren in een kuil jagen" (A Lady Watches Hunters Chase Animals into a Pit), depicts a lively hunting scene. Created in 1598, the artwork showcases Tempesta's skill in capturing movement and detail. The scene unfolds with a group of hunters on horseback pursuing animals, including a stag, towards a pit trap, where a seated figure points out the impending capture to a lady also on horseback. The detailed depiction of figures, horses, and the landscape, along with the dramatic use of light and shadow, creates a dynamic and engaging scene, characteristic of Tempesta's style. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist's mastery of the medium and his ability to bring a scene of historical significance to life.