Boar Chased by a Dog
1637
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1637
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Boar Chased by a Dog is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a wild boar charging through a wooded area, its bristly back turned to the viewer. A small dog, hat tilted back, chases it with a stick in hand. The trees and bushes are drawn with quick, dark lines, while the sky above is light and sketchy. In the distance, a few people ride horses along a path. The artist used shading to make the boar look fierce and the dog determined. The scene feels busy but controlled—like a story unfolding in one moment. Want to see more? Look up etching to learn how artists like this made prints.
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