Jagers schieten op wolven die worden gelokt door een dood beest 1729

"Jagers schieten op wolven die worden gelokt door een dood beest" (Hunters shoot wolves lured by a dead animal) is a 1729 etching by Johann Elias Ridinger, a prolific German artist known for his detailed animal depictions. This print is a powerful depiction of a hunt, showing wolves drawn to a carcass in a snow-covered forest. The scene is rendered with a dramatic sense of realism, featuring a dynamic composition and intricate details. Ridinger’s skill in capturing the drama of nature and animal behavior made him a renowned figure in the history of naturalism and hunting art, particularly in the 18th century.