Artwork
Bertoldo Riding a Donkey
Bertoldo Riding a Donkey is an ink print by the Baroque artist Giuseppe Maria Crespi. It dates from 1712 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The overall atmosphere of the image is one of movement and energy, with the man and donkey seemingly in motion.
This image depicts a man riding a donkey, with the man wearing a hat and holding onto the donkey's back. The man is dressed in loose-fitting clothing, and the donkey appears to be walking on a path or road.
In the background, there are trees and bushes, as well as a building or structure in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of movement and energy, with the man and donkey seemingly in motion.
The image is an etching on laid paper, created by Giuseppe Maria Crespi in the early 18th century. It is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and is an example of the Baroque style. Next, explore more works by Crespi, Giuseppe Maria.
Overview
Bertoldo Riding a Donkey is an etching on laid paper created by Italian artist Giuseppe Maria Crespi around 1712. The work is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a man, dressed in loose clothing and a hat, riding a donkey along a path. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, bushes, and a distant building, conveying a sense of movement and energy.
Technique & Style
Crespi's work exemplifies the late Baroque style, characterized by its use of etching on laid paper. The technique allows for detailed renderings, as seen in the textures of the man's clothing and the donkey's fur.
History & Provenance
Giuseppe Maria Crespi, associated with the Bolognese School, was a versatile artist known for his genre scenes, portraits, and religious works. Bertoldo Riding a Donkey is a representative example of his work in the print medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giuseppe Maria Crespi (14 March 1665 – 16 July 1747), nicknamed Lo Spagnuolo ('The Spaniard'), was an Italian late Baroque painter of the Bolognese School.
