A Stag Hunt
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows hunters on horseback chasing a stag through a forest. The men and dogs take up most of the scene, leaving small trees and a pale sky above. The stag stands out near the center, its legs bent like it’s about to run. The artist cut lines into metal, then filled them with ink. The scratches catch the light differently, making some parts look almost fuzzy. You’ll see similar effects in drypoint prints by Lepautre, Jean.
