1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Windblown Horsemen is a 1646 ink by Stefano Della Bella, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts two horsemen navigating a winding path through a dense forest. The riders, dressed in flowing robes, are shown in profile, their faces obscured by the wind-blown trees. The horses, with their manes and tails streaming behind them, appear to be moving swiftly, as if driven by the gusty weather. In the background, the forest stretches out, with towering trees and a hazy sky that suggests a stormy atmosphere. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy, as if the horsemen are being swept along by the wind. To learn more about this style of art, look up the Baroque movement.
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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