Artwork
CALABER
CALABER is a print by Hendrik Goltzius. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
CALABER is an engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, featuring a horse in profile on a hillside. The print is mounted on a larger sheet of laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The horse, depicted with a bridle and without a noseband, is the primary subject. A distant town with a plume of smoke is visible in the background, suggesting a rural or countryside setting.
Technique & Style
Goltzius employed engraving techniques to capture the horse's muscular form and the play of light on its body. The use of lines and shading creates depth and dimension, with chiaroscuro effects enhancing the overall visual impact.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
