Rider and Flock on a Bridge
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Antonie Waterloo
Antonie Waterloo (1609–1690) was a Dutch artist, born in Lille.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rider and Flock on a Bridge is a 1650 ink by Antonie Waterloo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a lone rider on horseback leading a small herd of goats across a narrow bridge. Below, a river flows quietly, and on the far side, a few buildings peek through bare trees. The lines are simple but full of movement, especially in the horses’ legs and the goats’ quick steps. The artist used a technique that lets ink hold fine details—notice how the trees and water look almost scratched into the paper. This style was common in the 1600s. Want to see more like this? Look up etching.
Antonie Waterloo (1609–1690) was a Dutch artist, born in Lille.
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