Călăreț cu cravașa ridicată

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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Călăreț cu cravașa ridicată is an unspecified by Johann Georg Von Hamilton, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Johann Georg Von Hamilton
When & what style?: Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man on horseback in bright red clothes, riding through a wooded area. He’s holding a stick up high in his right hand while his left hand grips the reins. Behind him, another man in blue and red stands near a stone structure, watching. The horse looks strong and is mid-motion, with one hoof lifted. The red coat and the way the light hits the rider’s face stand out. The background is soft and green, like a misty forest. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.