Artwork
Ein gesatteltes Pferd
Ein gesatteltes Pferd is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Pieter Cornelisz Verbeeck. It dates from 1626 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Created in 1626 by Dutch painter Pieter Cornelisz.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1626 by Dutch painter Pieter Cornelisz. Verbeeck, this oil painting titled "Ein gesatteltes Pferd" is part of the collection of Munich’s Alte Pinakothek. The work presents a solitary white horse equipped with saddle and bridle, set against a modest landscape that includes a cloudy sky and distant trees.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is a white horse, its head turned slightly left, conveying a calm alertness. A seated man in the foreground faces the animal, suggesting a moment of quiet interaction between human and beast, evoking themes of domestication and serene companionship within a pastoral setting.
Technique & Style
Verbeeck employs a balanced chiaroscuro, using light to model the horse’s muscular form and to give depth to the surrounding foliage. The brushwork renders the animal’s coat with a smooth texture, while the sky and trees are suggested with softer, atmospheric strokes, creating a tranquil ambience.
History & Provenance
The painting entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display. Its provenance prior to acquisition is not extensively documented, but the work reflects Verbeeck’s early‑17th‑century Dutch genre tradition, aligning with his known output of equestrian subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Cornelisz Verbeeck (1600–1654) was an artist, born in Haarlem.
