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.
In the painting, a man on horseback stands in the foreground, dressed in a long coat and hat. He holds a bow and quiver of arrows on his back, with a sword at his side. The horse is positioned with its back to the viewer, facing right. In the background, a group of people are visible, along with a few horses. The scene is set against a landscape with hills and mountains in the distance. The artist has used a range of lines and shading to create depth and texture in the image. The horse's mane and tail are depicted in fine detail, while the background figures are more sketchy. This etching is a great example of the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this artistic movement, explore the Baroque period.
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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