Staand paard naar links gewend 1565 - 1630

"Staand paard naar links gewend" is an etching created by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta between 1565 and 1630. This small-scale print, measuring 45mm x 66mm, depicts a horse standing in profile, facing left, against a background of grass. Tempesta, known for his detailed animal studies, captures the horse's anatomy with meticulous precision. The etching's fine lines and hatching techniques create a sense of realism and depth, highlighting the horse's musculature and the texture of its coat. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Tempesta's mastery of animal representation and his contribution to the development of naturalistic animal studies in 16th-century Europe.