1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hungarian Cavalier is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a man riding a horse, with a bow and arrow in hand. He is dressed in a hat adorned with feathers and a coat with a fur collar. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs, while the man looks to his right. In the background, there are several other figures on horseback, although they are not as prominent as the central figure. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of movement and energy. This etching is a great example of the Baroque style, which is characterized by dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this style, you can explore the movement: Baroque.
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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