Bear Hunt
ca. 1470–90
Medium
Pen and brown ink
Dimensions
11 1/4 x 16 11/16 in. (28.6 x 42.4 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Culture
Flemish
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.822
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art,Bear Hunt* is a Flemish drawing from around 1470–90, originating from a Brussels workshop. Crafted in pen and brown ink on a generous sheet measuring 11¼ × 16⅝ inches, this work exemplifies the Northern Renaissance's mastery of line and detail. Anonymous yet rooted in the vibrant artistic traditions of Flanders, it showcases the region's prowess in producing intricate drawings that often served as independent treasures or studies for larger tapestries and illuminations. The scene bursts with action: hunters on horseback...