The Prince at the Bird-Catching

About this work

This image shows a man on horseback holding a long stick with a loop at the end, likely for catching birds. Behind him, a small town sits on a hill, with trees and a river in the foreground. The style is simple, with lots of cross-hatching to show shadows and texture. The artist used a technique where the image is carved into wood, then inked and printed—this is called a woodcut. Notice how the lines create depth without much color. Next, check out how artists made woodcuts during the Renaissance.