Antique Boar Hunt
1716
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1716
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows hunters chasing a wounded boar through a dark forest. Broken trees and muddy ground suggest a frantic chase. The boar’s sharp tusks and tense muscles make it look dangerous. Janssen made this with open-bite etching, a method that lets ink pool in rough grooves for a grainy, shadowy effect. The technique makes the scene feel wild and immediate. Look for more prints by Janssen, Gerhard next.
