A Horse Bound to a Feeding Trough

1651

Dirck Stoop

Associated Names
Dirck Stoop

Artist, Dutch, 1618 - 1676

The image depicts a horse next to a wooden trough. A structure with stairs is visible to the left. In the background, a field extends to the horizon where small figures are seen. The illustration features fine linear etching with cross-hatching, showcasing textures and details. The monochrome color palette consists of black, gray, and off-white shades, creating depth. Wispy clouds are lightly sketched in the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.1 × 20.2 cm (5 15/16 × 7 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 15.5 × 20.6 cm (6 1/8 × 8 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.56.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 11, State ii/iv

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. 11, ii/iv

Inscriptions

lower left in image: D. Stoop; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 11. II (of III)

Wikidata ID

Q77007102

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