Wolvenjacht 1630 - 1718

"Wolvenjacht" (Wolf Hunt) is an etching by Willem van der Leeuw, a Dutch artist, that depicts a hunting scene. The dynamic composition shows hunters on horseback, with spears in hand, pursuing wolves. The scene unfolds with intense action, emphasizing the physical struggle between man and beast. The detailed depiction of the animals, horses, and riders, along with the dramatic use of light and shadow, showcase van der Leeuw's mastery of the etching technique. The work is a powerful example of the genre of hunting scenes popular in 17th-century Dutch art.