A Horse Bound to a Post with a Reclining Dog
1651
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1651
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Horse Bound to a Post with a Reclining Dog is a 1651 ink by Dirck Stoop, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a horse tied to a post, grazing on short grass. Nearby, a dog lies down, relaxed, while a person sits on the ground holding a stick. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried sketch. The artist used a technique that scratches into metal plates instead of painting. This lets ink fill the lines, creating a rough, textured look. Look up etching to see how it works.
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