Pierre d'Aubusson (1423-1503)
1840
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1840
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This painting depicts a man in a red hat and white robe, riding a horse. He has a long white beard and is holding a sword in his right hand. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs, with its front legs raised in the air. The man's face is stern, and he appears to be looking off into the distance. The background of the painting is a light blue sky with some clouds. The overall mood of the painting is one of power and strength. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Édouard Alexandre Odier.
