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Allegory of "Pride Goeth Before Destruction...": A Gentleman and a Lady on Horseback, by Christoph Bockstorfer, ink, 1531

Allegory of "Pride Goeth Before Destruction...": A Gentleman and a Lady on Horseback

Christoph Bockstorfer

1531

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Allegory of "Pride Goeth Before Destruction...": A Gentleman and a Lady on Horseback is a 1531 ink by Christoph Bockstorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Christoph Bockstorfer
When & what style?
1531 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man and woman riding horses through a landscape. The woman is wearing a long dress and holding onto the man's arm. The man is wearing a hat and holding the reins of the horse. In the background, there are trees, hills, and a body of water. The scene is depicted in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate textures and shading. The use of etching creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.

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