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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 on laid paper features a man riding a horse in a circular frame. The rider, dressed in a dark jacket and hat, holds the reins with his left hand and a whip with his right. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs, its front legs bent. In the background, two other riders are visible, one on the left and one on the right. The image is rendered in fine detail, with intricate lines and shading that give it a sense of depth and texture. The circular frame adds a sense of intimacy and focus to the scene. For more works like this, explore the Baroque movement.