Landscape with a Man Leading a Horse
1550
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1550
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Landscape with a Man Leading a Horse is a 1550 ink by Battista Franco, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet river scene with rolling hills and trees. A man leads a horse along the bank, while another person sits alone on the far side. In the distance, a small village and a bridge cross the water, with wispy clouds floating above. The artist used fine lines to show texture—grass, water, and even the horse’s fur. The paper has a rough edge, like old paper, which adds to the aged look. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
