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Hungarian Cavalier

Stefano Della Bella

1637

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Hungarian Cavalier is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Stefano Della Bella
When & what style?: 1637 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a man on horseback riding through a busy scene. He’s dressed in fancy armor and a feathered hat, holding a sword. Around him, soldiers and buildings are drawn in quick, detailed lines, giving a sense of movement and chaos. The artist used shading to show depth in the horses and figures, making them look three-dimensional. The background has tiny people and structures, packed tightly into the frame. Next, check out the technique: etching.