Horse Bound to a Post, turned left
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
plate: 6 x 7 9/16 in. (15.3 x 19.2 cm) sheet: 6 5/16 x 7 7/8 in. (16 x 20 cm) sheet: 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 28 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
Accession Number
2012.136.581
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Art Historical Context
**Horse Bound to a Post, left** by Dirckop captures the quiet dignity of a tethered horse facing left, accompanied by alert dogs, in a masterful 17th-century etching.op, a Dutch artist in Haarlem and later (c. 1610–1680), specialized equestrian subjects, infusing his works with a keen observation of animal anatomy and expressive poses. His style reflects the Baroque era's emphasis on realism and movement, influenced by Italianate landscapes and fellow Dutch masters like Philips Wouwerman. Etching, Stoop's chosen medium here, involves drawing lines into a copper plate with acid-resistant groun...
About the Artist
Dirck Stoop · 1610–1686
Comment on works: Landscapes; Animals; Battles