Jacht met netten op een stekelvarken 1598

"Jacht met netten op een stekelvarken" (Hunt with Nets on a Porcupine) is an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630) from 1598. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a hunting scene with a group of men and dogs attempting to capture a porcupine with a net. The detailed etching showcases Tempesta's skill in capturing movement and the dynamic nature of a hunting chase. This 16th-century print is a testament to the historical practice of hunting and provides insight into the social and recreational activities of the era.