Bertoldo Riding a Donkey
1712
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1712
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bertoldo Riding a Donkey is a 1712 ink by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a man riding a donkey, with the man wearing a hat and holding onto the donkey's back. The man is dressed in loose-fitting clothing, and the donkey appears to be walking on a path or road. In the background, there are trees and bushes, as well as a building or structure in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of movement and energy, with the man and donkey seemingly in motion. The image is an etching on laid paper, created by Giuseppe Maria Crespi in the early 18th century. It is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and is an example of the Baroque style. Next, explore more works by Crespi, Giuseppe Maria.
