The Horse Forced to Pursue the Stag

Allart van Everdingen

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an etched scene featuring a group of sheep and a goat resting on grass. In the background, a rider on horseback jumps over a log. Trees are densely packed along the low horizon. The scene is depicted in black and white, with fine lines and detailed textures. The etching technique creates an intricate and visually engaging composition, emphasizing the central action of the rider and horse.