Bear Hunting, plate 3 from Has Venationis, Aucupii, et Piscationis (Scenes of Hunting and Fishing), title from a series of ten plates after Vinckboons by various artists
After David Vinckboons Netherlandish
Pieter Serwouters Netherlandish
Publisher Claes Jansz. Visscher Dutch
Not on view
David Vinckboons, the very popular draftsman and painter, made only three prints himself, but his designs were the basis for more prints than any other Netherlandish artist in the early seventeen century. In this series, various scenes of hunting and fishing are set in stylized landscapes, peopled by peasants and noblemen.
A bear has seized one of the hunters by the leg, while the man’s companions surround the animal. They stab with spears and dogs leap and seize hold of his fur and ears. Men chase another animal in the background, while a third bear hides among the trees at the right.
Seven of the ten etchings, including the present work, are by Pieter Serwouters and the remaining three by Claes Jansz. Visscher.
