Man met zweep bij een paard 1669 - 1717

"Man met zweep bij een paard" (Man with a Whip by a Horse) is an etching by Dutch artist Dirk Maas, dating back to the late 17th century. This detailed and expressive artwork portrays a man, dressed in the attire of the period, holding a whip, standing beside a horse that is rearing up against a post. The composition is simple but effective, capturing the energy and tension of the moment. The work is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. This etching is a great example of Maas's skill in capturing the movement and detail of animals and the human figure. The composition is balanced, highlighting the horse's impressive size and powerful build, while the man's figure creates a sense of movement and energy.