A Mastiff with a Gold-Tooled Collar
1584
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1584
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Mastiff with a Gold-Tooled Collar is a 1584 ink by Jakob Walther, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting features a dog with a distinctive gold-tooled collar, rendered in pen, black ink, and gray, brown wash, with touches of gold ink. The dog's fur is depicted in various shades of brown and black, with a white patch on its chest. Its tail is long and fluffy, and it appears to be walking or running. The dog's expression is alert, with its ears perked up and its eyes looking forward. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the dog's features. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the dog is about to spring into action. If you're interested in learning more about this style of artwork, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
