Jacht op vogels met een lokuil 1582 - 1633

"Jacht op vogels met een lokuil" (Hunting birds with a decoy owl) is an engraving by Philips Galle, a prominent Flemish printmaker, dating from 1582-1633. The artwork depicts a scene of hunting birds with a decoy owl, a popular practice in the 16th century. The detailed engraving features a rural landscape, a village in the distance, and figures engaged in the hunt. This piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Galle's mastery of printmaking and provides a glimpse into the hunting practices of his time. The composition and style of the work reflect the influence of Northern Renaissance art and its focus on naturalism and realism.