Grazend paard 1794 - 1862

Pierre Jean Baptiste Leroy rendered this small etching of a grazing horse in the 19th century. The horse, a symbol of vitality and unbridled energy, has galloped through the collective consciousness for millennia, appearing in cave paintings, classical friezes, and renaissance tapestries. Consider how the horse, a sacred animal to the Greeks, was often linked to Poseidon, god of the seas, or how, in ancient Persia, it symbolized the sun's energy. This image echoes through time. One can’t help but recall the dynamic horsemen in Delacroix's paintings or the ethereal steeds in Marc's expressionist works. The horse’s recurring motif speaks to our primal connection with nature and freedom. This etching, seemingly simple, resonates with deeply embedded emotions, continuing to stir our imagination across generations.