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The Rabbit Hunt, 1560 (etching)
XOS5884317 The Rabbit Hunt, 1560 (etching) by Brueghel, Pieter The Elder (c.1525-69); 24.3x31.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Etching by Pieter Brueghel the Elder
What at first appears to be a pleasant landscape peopled by a hunter searching for hares actually illustrates an ominous and cautionary moral tale. Aiming his crossbow at the two hares, the hunter becomes the unwitting target of a second man carrying a lance; the hunter becomes the hunted. The rotting stump in the foreground intensifies the sense of foreboding.)
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
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20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Rabbit Hunt, 1560
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by Pieter Brueghel the Elder is a captivating etching that offers more than meets the eye. At first glance, it appears to be a serene countryside scene with a hunter on the lookout for hares. However, upon closer inspection, we discover an underlying ominous and cautionary tale. The composition centers around the hunter aiming his crossbow at two unsuspecting hares. Little does he know that he himself has become the target of another man wielding a lance. The tables have turned - the hunter becomes the hunted. Adding to this sense of foreboding is a decaying stump in the foreground, symbolizing decay and impending danger lurking beneath seemingly peaceful exteriors. Brueghel masterfully creates tension through his use of light and shadow, enhancing our unease as viewers. This artwork from the 16th century exemplifies Brueghel's skill as both an artist and storyteller. His attention to detail brings every element to life - from towering trees lining riverbanks to distant castles dotting the landscape. A loyal dog accompanies its master on this hunt while adorable puppies play nearby. Brueghel's work falls within Flemish art tradition, known for its meticulousness and realism. Through his engravings like "The Rabbit Hunt" he captures not only physical details but also complex emotions and moral lessons. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time to witness an ambush unfolding before our eyes. It serves as a reminder that appearances can be deceiving; even in idyllic landscapes lies hidden danger waiting to ensnare us all. "The Rabbit Hunt" invites us into Brueghel's world where nature intertwines with human folly, leaving us pondering our own vulnerabilities amidst beautiful yet treacherous surroundings.
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