The Two Horses
1656
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Karel Dujardin
Karel Dujardin (September 27, 1626 – November 20, 1678) was a Dutch Golden Age painter.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Two Horses is a 1656 by Karel Dujardin, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows two horses in a landscape. One horse is standing, while the other is lying down. The standing horse is looking at the lying horse, which is curled up on the ground. The horses are in a field with trees in the background. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes strong contrasts between light and dark. The painting's use of strong contrasts between light and dark creates a sense of drama and tension. This technique, known as chiaroscuro, was commonly used in Baroque art to create a sense of volume and depth. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Karel Dujardin.
Karel Dujardin (September 27, 1626 – November 20, 1678) was a Dutch Golden Age painter.
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