The Hunts of Maximilian: The Stag Hunt (August)

Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620, 1528/1530

The image depicts a forest scene with an elevated point of view, showing various activities and landscapes. The horizon is high and marked by a line of trees. In the foreground, hunters and dogs are chasing a deer, surrounded by tall trees with detailed textures. The color palette includes browns, greens, and grays, creating a sense of age and enhancing the natural setting. Further away, more hunters and animals can be seen among a vast expanse of fading trees towards the horizon, emphasizing depth and scale.
Artist
Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620
Date
1528/1530
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
38.8 × 56.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a forest scene with an elevated point of view, showing various activities and landscapes. The horizon is high and marked by a line of trees. In the foreground, hunters and dogs are chasing a deer, surrounded by tall trees with detailed textures. The color palette includes browns, greens, and grays, creating a sense of age and enhancing the natural setting. Further away, more hunters and animals can be seen among a vast expanse of fading trees towards the horizon, emphasizing depth and scale.

Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620