Soldiers on Horseback
Medium
Red chalk counterproof on ivory laid paper, laid down on ivory laid card
Dimensions
18.4 × 25.3 cm (7 1/4 × 10 in.)
Classification
chalk
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
84409
Art Historical Context
Johann Heinrich Roos (1651–1685), a German-Dutch Baroque artist renowned for his lively depictions of animals and landscapes, created *Soldiers on Horseback a dynamic study likely from the late 17th century. in Rome amid the vibrant Italian art scene, Roos drew inspiration from classical antiquity and contemporary masters like Claude Lorrain, infusing his works with a sense of movement and naturalism. This intimate drawing captures mounted soldiers in motion, showcasing his skill in rendering equine anatomy and dramatic poses. Executed in red chalk counterproof on ivory laid paper and laid do...
About the Artist
Johann Heinrich Roos · 1631–1685
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