Men in Heavy Armour Attack Bears by Stabbing them in the Vitals, plate 26 from Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish engraved by Jan Collaert 1566-1628 published by Phillipus Gallaeus of Amsterdam

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"Men in Heavy Armour Attack Bears by Stabbing them in the Vitals," plate 26 from the series "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" ("Of Hunting Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish"), is an engraving by Flemish artist Jan Collaert (1566–1628), after a design by the Italian artist Giovanni Stradano, also known as Jan van der Straet. Published by Phillipus Gallaeus (Philip Galle) in Amsterdam, this work is part of a larger series that depicts various hunting scenes, showcasing the methods and practices of capturing and killing different types of animals.

The series, which was created in the late 16th century, is notable for its detailed representation of hunting techniques and the attire of the hunters, as well as for its insight into contemporary attitudes towards wildlife and the environment. In this particular plate, the scene vividly portrays men in heavy armor engaging in the dangerous sport of bear hunting, emphasizing the violent confrontation between humans and nature. The hunters are depicted in the act of stabbing the bears in their vitals, a method believed to be the most effective way to bring down such formidable creatures.

Jan Collaert was a prominent engraver of his time, and his collaboration with Giovanni Stradano, a well-known artist who worked at the Medici court in Florence, resulted in a series that was both artistically significant and historically informative. The engravings were widely distributed and collected, reflecting the era's fascination with exotic and domestic animals, as well as the popularity of hunting as an aristocratic pastime.

The "Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium" series serves as an important cultural and historical document, offering insights into Renaissance hunting practices and the depiction of animals in art. It remains a subject of interest for historians, art enthusiasts, and those studying the relationship between humans and the natural world during the Renaissance period.

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