Bear Hunt

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

Drawing of a hunting scene with four dogs attacking a bear. A hunter holding a spear is nearby in a forested environment. The bear lies on its back, with its limbs raised defensively as the dogs bite and pin it to the ground. The artwork shows detailed fur and musculature on the animals. The background features a distant hilltop with a small castle or fort, surrounded by lush foliage. The style is reminiscent of German Renaissance artists like Albrecht Dürer, known for realistic depictions of wildlife and nature.