Jacht op olifanten 1598

"Jacht op olifanten" (Elephant Hunt) is an etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, created in 1598. It depicts a scene of an elephant hunt, with riders on horseback and on foot attacking elephants. The print is a dynamic composition, showing the excitement of the hunt and the power of the elephants. The print is considered an example of the Mannerist style, which is characterized by its use of exaggerated figures, strong contrasts of light and dark, and complex compositions. The etching is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.