Tre kronhjorte, skudt i Koburg 1645 - 1659

Christian Rothgiesser created "Three stags, shot in Coburg" using etching, sometime between 1600 and 1659. The controlled precision of the lines, made possible by drawing into a prepared ground on the metal plate, allowed for the creation of multiple identical images. Consider the labor involved in the production of this print. Beyond the artist's work, there was the preparation of the metal plate, the inking, and the operation of the printing press. This collaborative process mirrors the social hierarchy depicted. It elevates the aristocratic hunt, transforming it into a display of power and status. The artist emphasizes the weight and form of the deer through carefully modulated lines, creating a sense of realism and grandeur. By understanding the printmaking process, we can appreciate how Rothgiesser used technique to reinforce social hierarchies, blurring the lines between artistry and craft.