Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Flemish, 1523–1605 Search this
Medium:
Recto: pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper Verso: pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 7.6 × 10.5 cm (3 × 4 1/8 in.)
Object Name:
Drawing
Type:
Drawing
Made in:
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Date:
ca. 1599
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Recto: Hunters appear on horseback and on foot, accompanied by hounds. They have trapped a wildcat in a tree and a hunter, at right, prepares to shoot the animal. In the background at left a young shepherd directs the hunters to the wildcat.
