1652
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ten Cavaliers with Large Plumed Helmets is a 1652 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows nine riders on horseback arranged in a grid. Each rider wears a tall, feathered helmet and holds a spear. The horses are drawn in simple lines, some standing still, others mid-gallop. The background is plain, with no extra details. Notice how the artist used sharp lines to show movement—some horses look almost alive. The helmets and spears add a sense of order, even though the poses vary. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one carved designs into metal plates.
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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