Horses, Goat and a Man
n.d.
Medium
Pen and brown ink, with brush and brown wash, heightened with touches of white gouache, over graphite, on cream laid paper
Dimensions
13.9 × 18.7 cm (5 1/2 × 7 3/8 in.)
Classification
ink or chalk wash
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
83954
Art Historical Context
In the Prints and Drawings collection of the Art Institute of lies a delicate yet lively sketch, *Horses, Goat and Man*, by the 17th-century Dutch artistck Stoop. Active during the Dutch Golden Age, Stoop renowned for his vibrant depictions of rural life, equestrian scenes, and animals, often infused with an Italianate flair from his travels. This undated work, measuring a modest 13.9 × 18.7 cm, captures a spontaneous moment of human-animal interaction, highlighting Stoop's keen observation of nature and everyday pastoral harmony. Executed on cream laid paper, the drawing employs a masterful ...
About the Artist
Dirck Stoop · 1610–1686
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