1647
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Galloping Horsemen is a 1647 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two riders on horseback galloping through a countryside. The scene is simple: a winding path, a small stone tower in the distance, and a few trees. The horses kick up dirt as they race, and the artist used only black lines to create the whole image. The riders look like they’re moving fast, but their faces are blurry—just shapes. The background has a quiet, almost dreamy feel, with no bright colors. This kind of art is called etching.
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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