Twee paarden 1652

"Twee paarden" (Two Horses) is an etching by Dutch Golden Age painter Karel du Jardin, created in 1652. The artwork, which currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two horses in a field, one standing and the other lying down. Du Jardin's meticulous detailing of the horses’ musculature and the textures of the ground and foliage creates a sense of realism. The etching is a testament to Du Jardin’s mastery of animal representation, a key theme in his artwork.