1658
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Grazing Horse is a 1658 ink by Adriaen van de Velde, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a horse grazing in a field, its head bent down to the ground. In the background, there are other horses and what appears to be a small house or barn. The scene is set against a cloudy sky. The artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of texture and depth, drawing the viewer's eye to the horse's mane and tail. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. For more works like this, explore the art of Velde, Adriaen van de.
Adriaen van de Velde, was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and print artist. His favorite subjects were landscapes with animals and genre scenes. He also painted beaches, dunes, forests, winter scenes, portraits in…
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