Collection ( BASE ): Friend

The Noble and Ancient Friend of Man: The Horse

humanity has always needed friends Horses have been one of humanity's most important friends for centuries.

It is one of the most depicted images in the history of art, after the human figure. Horses were first depicted with anatomical accuracy and artistic expression in Ancient Greek and Roman art. The technical and formal knowledge of classical art, which was lost during the Middle Ages, re-emerged with the Renaissance and its figures took part in art in an authorized manner again. While its image represents political and military power, it adds an effect of sublimity and nobility to the work of art.