Landscape with a Man Leading a Horse
1530
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1530
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Landscape with a Man Leading a Horse is a 1530 ink by Battista Franco, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet riverside scene with two people and a horse. One person leads the horse along a grassy bank, while the other sits nearby, resting. Trees line the river, and a small hill rises in the background with a few buildings and a tower. The sky is filled with wavy lines, like wind or water. The artist used fine lines to create depth, especially in the water and foliage. The horse’s reins are detailed, showing careful craftsmanship. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
