The Rabbit Hunters
1560
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1600–1699) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rabbit Hunters is a 1560 ink by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this etching, a group of men are shown hunting rabbits in a rural landscape. The scene is set in a forest, with trees and bushes surrounding the hunters. The men are dressed in simple clothing and are armed with spears and nets. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the image. The trees and bushes are depicted in detail, with intricate lines and shading that give the impression of foliage. The hunters are shown in various poses, some crouching or kneeling as they pursue their prey. This etching is a great example of the work of Bruegel the Elder, Pieter.
Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1600–1699) was an artist.
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