Who painted Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses?

Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses was painted by Ercole Bazicaluva in 1638.

Where can I see Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses?

Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses?

Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses?

Museum-quality prints of Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses

Ercole Bazicaluva , 1638

Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses is an ink print by the Baroque artist Ercole Bazicaluva. It dates from 1638 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:the following all by later hands in graphite, upper right: 2[3]7/12; lower left: No. 1384; lower right: 12; lower center verso: 6; lower right verso: I

About this work

Overview

Rustic Landscape with Peasants and Horses is a 1638 print by Ercole Bazzicaluva, an Italian engraver. The work is an etching with engraving on laid paper, characteristic of the Baroque period.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene rural scene with peasants, horses, and a cart on a dirt road, set against a backdrop of rolling hills, trees, and a cloudy sky. The scene conveys a sense of everyday life in the countryside.

Technique & Style

Bazzicaluva employed fine lines and layering to create depth, making elements like trees and buildings stand out. The use of etching and engraving allowed for detailed and textured images, a hallmark of 17th-century printmaking.