Drinkend paard 1609 - 1642

"Drinkend paard," created between 1609 and 1642 by Dutch artist Pieter Bodding van Laer, depicts a horse drinking from a trough. A man sits on the stone edge, seemingly observing the animal. The simple composition and detailed etching style are characteristic of van Laer's work, known for its focus on everyday life and rural scenes. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van Laer's skill in capturing the subtle details of animal anatomy and the natural world.