Allegory of "Pride Goeth Before Destruction...": A Gentleman and a Lady on Horseback
1531
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1531
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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.
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.
Christoph Bockstorfer (1526–1536) was an artist.
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