Hungarian Cavalier
1637
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1637
ink
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.
This etching shows a man in heavy fur robes riding a horse, with two smaller figures on foot beside him. The horse is thick and muscular, and the rider’s fur hat has a fluffy feather. The background is simple, with just a few lines for ground and sky. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like fur and fabric, which makes the scene look detailed even though it’s just black and white. This style was common in the Baroque period. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints with acid and needles.
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