Gianstephano di Carlo da Pavia

Gianstephano di Carlo da Pavia was an Italian artist. He was active in the 16th century. This woodcut depicts a scene where a weasel is running away from two hunters with a dog. The image is characteristic of early woodcuts with simplified forms and a clear outline. It was likely used as an illustration for a text, possibly a book on natural history or a fable. The image exemplifies a genre popular in the Renaissance, where the natural world was depicted with an emphasis on observation and detail.