Two Horses at a Halting-place c. 1637
rembrandtvanrijn
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"Two Horses at a Halting-place" is a drawing by the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, dated around 1637. The drawing depicts two horses at a resting point, one of them with a rider. Rembrandt's characteristic use of hatching and cross-hatching is evident in the work, creating a sense of depth and texture. The drawing is a quick sketch, capturing the essence of the scene with a few strokes, showcasing Rembrandt's mastery of depicting movement and form. This drawing is currently held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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This study of two pack horses being fed and cared for gives the impression that they really were drawn on the spot. The motifs seem to have been depicted at lightning speed, almost without lifting the chalk from the paper. The head of the nearest horse was drawn first only in black chalk. Later Rembrandt worked it with a piece of red chalk, which he had sharpened into a very fine point.
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