Mother with Two Children and a Horse in Front of an Inn
1690
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jan van Huchtenburgh
Jan van Huchtenburgh (1647–1733) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mother with Two Children and a Horse in Front of an Inn is a 1690 ink by Jan van Huchtenburgh, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman kneeling on rocky ground, holding two small children. Behind her, a soldier in armor stands with a horse saddled and ready. The scene looks rough—cavities in the rock, a crumbling building, and a dark sky. The woman’s face is turned down, while the soldier holds a sword and looks ahead. The artist used deep shadows and strong contrasts to make the scene feel dramatic. This style was common in Baroque art, which often showed intense emotion and movement. Look up Baroque to see more examples of this bold, shadowy style.
Jan van Huchtenburgh (1647–1733) was an artist.
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