De schimmel
1646
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
1646
unspecified
From the collection of Rijksmuseum
Dominant colour
De schimmel is a 1646 unspecified by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Rijksmuseum.
A grey horse stands in front of dark, swirling clouds, its reins held by a small boy. The horse’s coat looks soft enough to touch. This painting feels big even though it’s small. The artist used a low angle to make the horse look powerful against the sky. The way the light hits the horse’s body makes it seem almost alive. If you like how the light and shadow play here, look up *chiaroscuro*.
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