1 of 8 plates on Hunting and Fishing
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Plate: 3 1/8 x 8 7/16 in. (8 x 21.5 cm) Sheet: 3 9/16 x 8 13/16 in. (9 x 22.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
Accession Number
2012.136.363.3
Tags
Art Historical Context
Hans Bol's *1 of 8 plates on Hunting and Fishing* captures the timeless allure of outdoor pursuits in a delicate engraving from the late 16th century. a Flemish artist active in Antwerp (1536–1593), Bol was renowned for his intricate landscapes and genre scenes, Northern Renaissance precision with emerging Mannerist elegance. This plate, likely part of a series celebrating leisure activities, focuses on men engaged in fishing—a nod to the era's fascination with nature's bounty and harmonious human interaction with the environment. Engraving, Bol's chosen medium, exemplifies the technical mast...
About the Artist
Hans Bol · 1534–1593
Hans Bol (1534–1593) was a Netherlandish painter, draftsman, and miniaturist known for his exquisite landscape compositions and detailed miniature paintings. Born in Mechelen (Malines) in the Spanish Netherlands, he trained there and became a member of the Guild of Saint Luke. His early career was disrupted by the religious upheavals of the Dutch Revolt; the sack of Mechelen in 1572 forced him to ...