Seated Dog 1638
jacquesjordaens
rijksmuseum
drawing, dry-media, charcoal
drawing
baroque
charcoal drawing
figuration
dry-media
pencil drawing
charcoal
Jacques Jordaens, a prominent Flemish Baroque artist, created this detailed drawing of a seated dog in 1638. This red chalk drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Jordaens' skill in capturing the animal's form and posture. The dog, rendered with meticulous detail, exhibits a lifelike quality through the artist's expert use of shading and lines, highlighting the animal's muscular structure and texture of its fur. This drawing stands as a testament to Jordaens' versatility, showcasing his talent not only in figure painting but also in animal studies.
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Dogs are everywhere, sniffing or barking, in paintings by the Flemish artist Jacob Jordaens. In this case he even drew a pregnant one. Her heavy belly hangs on the ground, and yet she remains upright leaning on her forelegs. This dog is probably a short-haired Vizsla, recognizable by the smooth coat and floppy ears. This breed of hunting dog was known for its excellent nose and tenacity in pointing and retrieving.
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