PO hidtc 43 Kurt G Blüchel (1934-)

The composition presents a hunting scene unfolding within a stylized landscape. A mounted figure, clad in blue and red garments, dominates the left portion of the view. He is accompanied by another rider partially visible on horseback behind him, suggesting a retinue or entourage. The primary action centers around a man on foot, wielding a spear and pursuing two hounds engaged in chasing three grey wolves across an uneven terrain.
The artist employed a flattened perspective, typical of medieval illumination, where depth is suggested through size rather than realistic spatial recession. The background features a simplified depiction of a town or castle, rendered with pointed towers against a pale blue sky. Foliage, represented by stylized trees and shrubs, frames the scene and provides a backdrop for the hunt.
The color palette is restrained, relying on earth tones – browns, greens, and ochres – punctuated by the vibrant blues and reds of the human figures’ attire. The hounds are rendered in white with grey markings, contrasting sharply against the darker hues of the wolves. This contrast likely emphasizes the dynamic chase and highlights the perceived difference between domesticated animals (hounds) and wild beasts (wolves).
Subtextually, the scene appears to depict a display of power and control over nature. The mounted figures symbolize authority and nobility, while the footman’s active pursuit of the wolves reinforces the idea of human dominance over the animal kingdom. The presence of the town in the background could signify the protection or prosperity afforded by this dominion. The hounds role as tools for the hunt further underscores the relationship between humans and animals within a hierarchical social structure. The overall impression is one of ordered activity, where the natural world is subject to human agency and purpose.