1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Horse Forced to Pursue the Stag is a 1650 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a dramatic scene of a horse chasing a stag, with the horse in the foreground and the stag in the background. The horse is shown in a dynamic pose, with its legs extended and its body leaning forward. The stag is depicted in a more static pose, with its legs folded under its body and its head turned to face the horse. In the background, there are trees and foliage, which add depth and texture to the painting. The overall mood of the painting is one of energy and tension, as the horse and stag engage in a fierce pursuit. This painting is an example of the Baroque movement, which is characterized by dramatic lighting, intense emotions, and highly detailed realism.
Allaert van Everdingen (Dutch pronunciation: ; bapt. 18 June 1621 – 8 November 1675 (buried)), was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker in etching and mezzotint.
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