Fabel van het paard dat zich wil wreken op het hert 1758

"Fabel van het paard dat zich wil wreken op het hert" (The Fable of the Horse Who Wants to Revenge the Deer), an etching by Johann Heinrich (the Elder) Meil from 1758, depicts a horse and rider pursuing a fleeing deer. The detailed lines and shading create a sense of depth and movement, capturing the energy of the chase. The scene unfolds in a forest setting, with a dense cluster of trees framing the action and providing a sense of isolation. This artwork is an example of Meil's skill in rendering animal anatomy and capturing a sense of drama in his depictions of natural scenes.