The Stag Hunt

Lucas Cranach der Ältere,

The image shows an engraving of a hunting scene from a high vantage point. The landscape includes a forest, distant structures, hills, and trees. The engraving features detailed line work to depict figures and surroundings. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white for contrast. Elements like a flag and a bird are present in the border. A hunt is taking place with hunters on horseback, dogs, and wildlife throughout the scene.
Artist
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an engraving of a hunting scene from a high vantage point. The landscape includes a forest, distant structures, hills, and trees. The engraving features detailed line work to depict figures and surroundings. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white for contrast. Elements like a flag and a bird are present in the border. A hunt is taking place with hunters on horseback, dogs, and wildlife throughout the scene.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere