1637
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Polish Cavalier is a 1637 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a man riding a horse, dressed in a long coat and a feathered hat, holding a sword in his right hand. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs, with its front legs raised in the air. In the background, there are several people standing around, some of whom appear to be watching the horse and rider. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings and trees, with a cloudy sky above. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of energy and movement, as if the horse and rider are about to take off at any moment. The image is an etching on laid paper, created by Stefano Della Bella in the Baroque style. For more information on this technique, look up "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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