Hert before 1650

"Hert" is an engraving by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta, dating back to before 1650. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection. This intricate etching depicts a stag standing majestically in a landscape, with its impressive antlers spread out behind it. The detailed depiction of the stag, with its fine fur and expressive eyes, showcases Tempesta's mastery of animal anatomy. The engraving is a testament to the artistic and scientific interest in natural history during the Renaissance.