Landschap met jacht op wilde zwijnen 1598

This 1598 engraving by Egbert Jansz. depicts a lively hunting scene with a group of hunters on horseback and on foot pursuing a wild boar in a wooded landscape. The artist skillfully uses linework to create a sense of movement and action, capturing the excitement of the hunt. The composition is dynamic, with the figures arranged in a diagonal line that leads the viewer's eye through the scene. This work is a fine example of the Dutch Golden Age tradition of depicting scenes from everyday life, and it highlights the popularity of hunting in the Netherlands during this period.