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Hunt for Ibex
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Hunt for Ibex

Philips Galle · 1578 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

A chamois is pursued by some hunters and hunting dogs. In the background chamois are chased by hunters. The print has a Latin inscription and forms part of a 43-part series on hunting.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printhoofed animals: chamois
Credit lineJacht op gemzen. 1578. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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