Landscape with stag hunt
1661
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1661
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a wooded landscape with hunters on horseback chasing a stag. It's a busy scene with many animals and people. The artist used a lot of detail to show the trees and the path. The hunters and dogs are shown in action, adding energy to the scene. This kind of scene was popular during the Dutch Golden Age. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like this one used light and dark to create depth.
