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Hunters use spears or guns loaded with lead to hunt mountain boar
746979 Hunters use spears or guns loaded with lead to hunt mountain boar, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub. by Phillipus Gallaeus, Amsterdam (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605); Private Collection; (add.info.: Equile seu speculum equorum, in quo omnis generis generosissimorum equorum ex variis orbis partibus insignis delectus. Ad vivum omnes delinead a... Stradano.
Engravings: A. Collaert, H. Wierix, H. Goltzius, C. de Mallery, C. Galle, T. Galle, J. Collaert.); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
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This illustration from the 17th century, titled "Hunters use spears or guns loaded with lead to hunt mountain boar" takes us back in time to witness a thrilling hunting scene. Created by Jan van der Straet, also known as Joannes Stradanus, this engraving showcases the ancient practice of hunting wild boars in the dense forest. The image depicts skilled hunters armed with either spears or guns, eagerly pursuing their prey through the woods. The intense determination on their faces reveals their unwavering focus and readiness for action. As they navigate through nature's labyrinthine terrain, these brave individuals rely on their weapons' precision and power to capture these formidable creatures. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every line etched into this print breathes life into the scene. The lush foliage surrounding them adds an element of realism while enhancing the sense of adventure that awaits within this untamed wilderness. This artwork serves as a testament to humanity's age-old connection with nature and our primal instinct for survival. It reminds us of our ancestors' resourcefulness and adaptability when it came to procuring food from nature's bounty. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece, we are transported back in time, immersing ourselves in a world where man and beast engaged in an exhilarating dance amidst towering trees and echoing roars.
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