A Boy Taking a Horse to Drink 1651

This etching, created in 1651 by Dutch artist Dirck Stoop, is a depiction of a young boy leading a horse to a watering hole. The scene captures a moment of everyday life in the countryside, with the boy's determined expression and the horse's restless energy creating a dynamic composition. Stoop’s use of hatching and cross-hatching brings a sense of depth and texture to the figures and the landscape, highlighting the fine detail in the horse’s anatomy and the boy’s clothing. The etching exemplifies Stoop's talent for capturing the nuances of animal movement and human interaction, showcasing the beauty and simplicity of rural life.