Stag and doe running towards the right, two dogs behind them to left, from 'Hunts of various animals' (Chasses à différents animaux) 1651 - 1657

This etching, created between 1651 and 1657 by Stefano della Bella, is a part of his series "Hunts of Various Animals." It depicts a stag and doe running to the right, chased by two hounds. The scene is rendered in a detailed and dynamic manner, capturing the energy and excitement of the hunt. The artist's signature appears at the lower right corner of the plate. This print, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides a glimpse into the popular subject matter of hunting in 17th-century Europe.