Jacht op struisvogels 1582 - 1633

"Jacht op struisvogels," a 16th-century engraving by Philips Galle, depicts a hunting scene of ostriches in a wooded landscape. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the action of mounted hunters pursuing the birds. The scene portrays the historical practice of ostrich hunting and highlights the value placed on their feathers during this period. The meticulous detail of the engraving, with its intricate depiction of the animals, figures, and landscape, showcases Galle's mastery of the printmaking technique.