1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Black Horseman is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a black horseman riding a horse in a circular composition. The horseman is dressed in a turban and a long coat, holding a bow and arrows in his left hand. He rides a horse with a long mane and tail, facing right. In the background, people are gathered on the ground, and a pyramid-like structure is visible on the left. The scene is set against a cloudy sky, with a few trees and hills in the distance. The overall atmosphere is one of movement and energy, with the horseman and horse taking center stage. For more information on the artist behind this etching, explore the works of Della Bella, Stefano.
Stefano della Bella (18 May 1610 – 12 July 1664) was an Italian draughtsman and printmaker known for etchings of a great variety of subjects, including military and court scenes, landscapes, and lively genre scenes.
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