Two Hunting Dogs Bronze Sculpture

Presented is a bronze sculpture of two hunting dogs. One dog is depicted with his nose to the ground, having caught the scent of the hunt. The other dog points ahead, his body positioned to start the chase. The sculpture was cast using the lost wax process, which offers intricate detail to the dogs’ fur and musculature, as well as the grass along the base.  Hunting scenes were common in medieval and Renaissance art, found in oil paintings and embroidered tapestries. Hunting during the medieval period was a sport exclusive to the aristocracy, as well as an essential part of court etiquette. Depictions of people with a hunting dog, hawks, or falcons therefore signaled status. The sporting tradition of the hunt continued well into the 16th and 17th centuries, with dogs depicted as integral to the hunt, as well as a constant companion to the hunter. Recognized for their unparalleled sense of smell, acute vision, and incredible stamina, dogs were bred for specific types of hunting, includin