Robbers on Horseback
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Robbers on Horseback is a 1690 ink by Jan van Huchtenburgh, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a group of people in a wooded area. A woman on horseback holds a stick, while a man next to her leads another horse. Around them, a few people sit or crouch on the ground, some holding tools or animals. The background has trees, rocks, and a cloudy sky. The woman’s confident pose and the mix of calm and tense figures suggest a story of travel or danger. The dark, dramatic lighting is typical of the time. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped art.
Jan van Huchtenburgh (1647–1733) was an artist.
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