The Grey Horse — Philips Wouwerman

Philips Wouwerman. Painted c. 1646.

A grey horse, whose reins are held by a boy, plays the leading role in this small panel. The horse stands out clearly against the dramatic cloudy sky. Wouwerman’s rendering of the animal with its almost palpable coat is very lifelike. By choosing a low vantage point, the artist strengthened the painting’s monumental effect.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oak (wood), oil paint (paint) · Original size: 37.6 × 43.9 cm · Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt

Print: 37.6 × 43.9 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108409. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.