Landschap met paard op heuvel c. 1590 - 1637

This etching, *Landschap met paard op heuvel*, by Egbert van Panderen, probably made around the 1620s, presents a landscape dominated by a rearing horse atop a hill. The composition emphasizes a dynamic interplay of textures and forms. Note how the compact, muscular body of the horse contrasts with the looser, more flowing lines of its mane and tail. The engraver’s lines articulate the animal’s powerful form, drawing attention to its expressive posture. The hill, rendered with dense cross-hatching, acts as a pedestal, elevating the horse as if to make a grand statement. Van Panderen uses the formal elements to convey ideas about nature, power, and the relationship between humans and animals. The strategic use of line and texture creates a visually compelling image, inviting us to reflect on the aesthetic and symbolic meanings embedded in its form. This etching, then, serves not just as a depiction but as an interpretation of the world around us.