1712
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cacasenno Riding a Horse Backwards is a 1712 ink by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a man riding a horse backwards, with the horse's head turned to the left. The man wears a headband and a loose-fitting shirt, and he grasps the horse's reins in his right hand. In the background, a few trees and a cloudy sky are visible. The image is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate lines and textures that give the scene a sense of depth and dimensionality. The use of shading and contrast adds to the overall sense of volume and weight. For more information on this artist's work, explore the art of Giuseppe Maria Crespi.
Giuseppe Maria Crespi (14 March 1665 – 16 July 1747), nicknamed Lo Spagnuolo ('The Spaniard'), was an Italian late Baroque painter of the Bolognese School.
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