Jacht op everzwijn met valk 1609

Antonio Tempesta's "Jacht op everzwijn met valk" (1609) depicts a grand boar hunt, a popular pastime of the European elite. The etching showcases a detailed scene with hunters on horseback pursuing a wild boar, accompanied by hounds. The composition captures the excitement and dynamism of the hunt, with the figures and animals arranged in a dramatic tableau. The work is a fine example of Tempesta's skill in depicting both the grandeur and the brutality of hunting, reflecting the artistic sensibilities of the early 17th century.