Hert before 1650

This detailed engraving by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, created before 1650, depicts a stag with its head lowered as it grazes in a field. The stag's elaborate antlers are prominently featured and create a striking visual contrast to the finely detailed rendering of the animal's fur and musculature. The image is a prime example of Tempesta's skill in animal studies, demonstrating his close observation and attention to anatomical detail, characteristic of the naturalism prevalent in 16th-century European art. This work is a valuable piece in the Rijksmuseum's collection.