Hare

Bring the timeless beauty of Mosse Stoopendaal's Hare into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.

The captivating copperplate engraving Hare by Mosse Stoopendaal (1685–1739) is a masterclass in Dutch Golden Age naturalism, radiating quiet intensity through its hyper-detailed portrayal of a wild hare mid-movement. Created circa 1710–1720, this Baroque-era artwork showcases the artist's scientific precision blended with artistic sensitivity—the animal's fur seems tactile under Stoopendaal's burin, each strand catching imaginary light while its alert posture suggests suspended animation. As part of Europe’s burgeoning tradition of natural history illustration, it bridges artistic and zoological studies, predating John James Audubon by a century yet surpassing mere documentation through its psychological depth. Unlike Dürer’s famous Young Hare, Stoopendaal’s version emphasizes dynamic tension through the creature’s twisted neck and splayed hind legs, making it a prized example of how 18th-century printmakers elevated wildlife art beyond decorative function into independent artworks worthy of collectors’ cabinets.

For contemporary spaces, this monochromatic masterpiece offers versatile styling potential. In a minimalist office, float-frame it against navy walls to echo its inky lines while allowing the negative space around the hare to create visual breathing room—the ideal size being approximately 30x40cm for desks or lobby waiting areas. Pair it with matte black furnishings or walnut shelving to underscore its antique gravitas. Alternatively, install it unexpectedly in a modern kitchen alongside copper cookware, letting the metal’s warmth mirror the engraving’s aged paper tones. For maximalist interiors, group it with botanical prints or 17th-century still lifes in gilded frames to craft a historical gallery wall, ensuring the hare occupies center position as the kinetic focal point. The artwork’s inherent tension between wildness and restraint makes it particularly compelling in corporate settings—consider flanking glass conference room doors with symmetrical stagings to symbolize alertness and agility.

When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.

We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.