The Horse Forced to Pursue the Stag

probably c. 1645/1656

Allart van Everdingen

Associated Names
Allart van Everdingen

Artist, Dutch, 1621 - 1675

The image displays an etched scene featuring a group of sheep and a goat resting on grass. In the background, a rider on horseback jumps over a log. Trees are densely packed along the low horizon. The scene is depicted in black and white, with fine lines and detailed textures. The etching technique creates an intricate and visually engaging composition, emphasizing the central action of the rider and horse.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1973.15.208

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dutuit, Vol. (Le Renard, no. 49

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

Wikidata ID

Q65565160

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