12555 Jan van der Straet (1523–1605), after – Porcupine Hunting with Nets and Dogs – Engraving (1596)
"Sic fpectubus ruptis, per compita ftrata viarum Retibus aptatis cauti capiuntur Echini" This work provides a visual study of the specialized methods used to hunt porcupines, referred to as Echini, featuring hunters deploying woven nets and using sticks to maneuver the animals while dogs assist in the pursuit. The engraving was published in Antwerp by Philip Galle as part of the Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium, a celebrated series documenting various hunting and fishing methods from around the world. The composition illustrates a group of hunters in 16th-century attire actively engaged in trapping the bristling animals within circular nets across a rugged, wooded landscape. This plate reflects the late Renaissance fascination with exotic wildlife and the systematic documentation of traditional hunting customs through detailed narrative scenes.
Jan van der Straet, also known as Stradanus, was a Flemish artist who spent most of his productive career in Florence working for the Medici family. He was a versatile designer of tapestries, frescoes, and prints, known for his ability to synthesize Northern technical detail with Italian Mannerist style. His collaboration with the printmaking workshops of Antwerp, particularly that of Philip Galle, allowed his complex narrative designs to reach a vast European audience. Stradanus is best remembered for his encyclopedic series of prints that categorized scientific discoveries, historical events, and regional hunting customs.
Artist or Maker:
Jan van der Straet, Jan Collaert II, and Philip Galle.
Dimensions:
Approximately 20 cm x 26 cm.
Medium:
Engraving.
Date:
1596.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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