Hare Hunting, plate 6 from Has Venationis, Aucupii, et Piscationis, a series of ten plates after Vinckboons by various artists
An elegant couple in the foreground stop to speak to one of the hunters, who has a string of hares around his neck. In the middle distance other men use guns and a cross bow to get their prey.
Three of the ten etchings, including the present work, are by Claes Jansz. Visscher, and seven by Pieter Serwouters.
Three of the ten etchings, including the present work, are by Claes Jansz. Visscher, and seven by Pieter Serwouters.
Artwork Details
- Title: Hare Hunting, plate 6 from Has Venationis, Aucupii, et Piscationis, a series of ten plates after Vinckboons by various artists
- Artist: After David Vinckboons (Netherlandish, Mechelen 1576–1629 Amsterdam)
- Artist: Claes Jansz. Visscher (Dutch, Amsterdam 1586–1652 Amsterdam)
- Publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (Dutch, Amsterdam 1586–1652 Amsterdam)
- Date: 1612
- Medium: Etching
- Dimensions: Sheet: 4 1/8 × 10 11/16 in. (10.4 × 27.1 cm)
- Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
- Object Number: 17.3.860
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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