Rearing Horse near a Stable

1651

Dirck Stoop

Associated Names
Dirck Stoop

Artist, Dutch, 1618 - 1676

Clement de Jonghe

Publisher, Dutch, c. 1624 - 1677

This is a detailed drawing of a scene with animals and equestrian activity. Riders are depicted on horseback, with one in the foreground turning their horse. Other riders are near a building entrance. The drawing shows intricate line work for texture and depth, giving a sense of motion. There are clouds in the sky, dogs close to the riders, and architectural and natural elements in the environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.9 × 19.5 cm (5 7/8 × 7 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 15 × 20.1 cm (5 7/8 × 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.56.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 1, State iii/v

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph-Guillaume-Jean Camberlyn, Brussels (Lugt 514). (James A. Bergquist, Newton, MA); purchased 2014 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge: no. 1, iii/v

Inscriptions

lower center in image: Clement de Iongh excudit; lower right in image: D Stoop 1651; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 1 III (of 5)

Watermarks

foolscap

Wikidata ID

Q77007081

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