1594
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Horse with Two Monkeys and a Dog is a 1594 ink by Nicolaes de Bruyn, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a horse standing still while two monkeys climb on its back and sides. One monkey holds a branch with leaves, and the other reaches out. A dog sits on the ground in front of the horse, looking up. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the animals look solid. The background is mostly empty, so the focus stays on the creatures. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Nicolaes de Bruyn (Antwerp, 1571 – Rotterdam, 1656) was a Flemish engraver, who after training in Antwerp was active in the Dutch Republic.
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