Hertenjacht met paarden 1582 - 1636

"Hertenjacht met paarden," a 16th-century engraving by Philips Galle, depicts a hunting scene. The detailed composition shows a group of hunters on horseback pursuing a deer through a wooded landscape, with other hunters on foot, dogs, and a river in the background. The print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the popularity of hunting scenes in 16th-century art, reflecting the aristocratic pastime and its association with power and leisure. The use of fine lines and delicate shading in Galle's engraving contributes to the overall sense of movement and drama in the scene.