The Stag Hunt of the Elector Frederic the Wise (1463-1525) of Saxony,  1529

Today, anyone can join the traditional annual Hubertus hunt in Dyrehaven. But in Cranach’s day, hunting with hounds and horses was the reserve of monarchs and the aristocracy. In fact, taking part in the sport was practically mandatory, for it also provided practice in the art of war. [br] [b]An upperclass pursuit[/b] Cranach painted several scenes of hounds wearing out...