Hond liggend bij een kruiwagen
1617 - 1681
Medium
paper
Dimensions
85; 51
About this artwork
zwart krijt
Art Historical Context
Nestled among the masterful sketches of the Dutch Golden Age *Hond liggend bij kruiwagen* (Dog Lying by a Wheelbarrow) by Corn Saftleven captures a quiet moment of rural life. Saftleven (1617–1681), a Utrecht artist, was celebrated for his lively depictions of animals, peasants, and genre scenes, often infused with humor and keen observation. This intimate drawing, executed in black chalk on paper and measuring just 51 × 85 mm, showcases a reclining dog beside a humble wheelbarrow—evoking the everyday textures of 17th-century Dutch countryside. The medium of black chalk was ideal for Saftleve...
About the Artist
Cornelis Saftleven
Cornelis Saftleven (c. 1607–1681) was born in Gorinchem into a family of artists, with his father Herman Saftleven and brothers Abraham and Herman Saftleven the Younger also painters. He likely learned his craft from his father in Rotterdam, where the family was active, and later collaborated closely with his brother Herman in Utrecht around 1634, developing innovative stable interiors as a new mo...