A black and white woodcut print from the 16th century depicting a boar pierced by an arrow, surrounded by text in an old-style typeface.
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This is a black and white woodcut print from the 16th century. The central image depicts a boar pierced by an arrow. The boar is shown in profile, with a detailed rendering of its fur and features. An arrow is lodged in its neck, and blood is depicted flowing from the wound. Surrounding the boar is a dense arrangement of text in an old-style typeface. The text appears to be in Dutch or a similar Germanic language. The text is arranged in columns and borders the central image, creating a complex and visually rich composition. In the upper left corner, there is a small shield with a portrait inside. Above the shield is an ornamental design. The print is framed by a simple border. The overall style is characteristic of early modern prints, with a focus on detailed rendering and complex composition. The print is titled 'De groote sticlie onder de welpachtige wijnen' and includes a subtitle 'soo dat de virlens moeten moorden / om voos de minnende te koomen'.


License: CC0