Who painted The Small Horse?

The Small Horse was painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1505.

Where can I see The Small Horse?

The Small Horse is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Small Horse?

The Small Horse is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

The Small Horse

Albrecht Dürer , 1505

The Small Horse is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1505 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

This drawing looks like it’s meant to show something beyond just a knight and horse—maybe an idea or a story.

This is a black-and-white drawing of a knight on a horse. The knight wears armor and a pointed helmet, holding a spear. The horse stands still, its head turned slightly toward us, with a saddle and bridle. Behind them is a dark archway with the year "1505" carved above it.

The horse’s hooves are placed on a small block with letters on it. This drawing looks like it’s meant to show something beyond just a knight and horse—maybe an idea or a story.

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Overview

The Small Horse is a print created by Albrecht Dürer in 1505. It is a black-and-white depiction of a knight on horseback, held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a knight in armor with a spear, astride a horse with a saddle and bridle. The scene is set beneath an archway, with an inscription above and lettering on a block beneath the horse's hooves, suggesting a narrative or symbolic significance.

Technique & Style

Dürer's work exemplifies his skill in printmaking, characterized by precise detail and study of form and proportion. The level of detail reflects his broader artistic practice and expertise in engraving and woodcuts.

History & Provenance

Created in 1505, The Small Horse is an early example of Dürer's work, which gained recognition across Europe. The print is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.