Horse and Rider at a Fountain
1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Horse and Rider at a Fountain is a 1650 ink by Bernhard Zaech, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a lone rider on horseback by a stone fountain. The rider wears a wide-brimmed hat and leans slightly forward. A tree stands behind the fountain, and a few sheep lie in the grass nearby. The scene looks quiet, with a distant sky and simple buildings in the background. The artist used shading to show depth, making the rider and fountain stand out. This is a classic example of how artists used line and shadow to create a full scene. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Zaech made prints like this.
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