Stag Hunt in a Landscape
1550
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1550
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a group of hunters on horseback chasing deer in a forest. The hunters are dressed in old-fashioned clothes and are using dogs to help them. It's interesting that the artist included many details, like the trees and the horses' movements. The scene feels busy and energetic, with many things happening at once. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: woodcut.
