Landschap met dood paard c. 1590 - 1637

"Landschap met dood paard" (Landscape with a Dead Horse) is a 17th century etching by Dutch artist Egbert van Panderen. The etching depicts a horse lying dead on the ground, while another horse stands over it. The work is a striking example of van Panderen's ability to depict both the beauty and the brutality of nature. The use of etching, a technique that creates lines by pressing a sharp metal plate through the surface, allows the artist to create a sense of depth and texture. The contrasting image of the dead and living horse conveys an allegorical message of mortality, which was popular in the 17th century. The print is a small but impactful example of the Dutch Baroque etching, and a work of art that continues to capture the imagination today.