Bear Hunt
1545
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1545
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bear Hunt is a 1545 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, depicting hunting, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dramatic scene of hunters on horseback chasing bears. The hunters are dressed in elaborate clothing, and the bears are running away. It's interesting that the artist used a lot of detail to show the movement and action in the scene. The way the horses and bears are positioned creates a sense of energy. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look up the technique: etching.
