Knight and Lady on Horseback
1500
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1500
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white engraving shows a knight and a lady riding a single horse. The knight holds a sword up in one hand, while the lady clings to his back. Behind them, a busy village with spires and trees stretches across the scene. The artist used fine lines and shading to show movement and texture. The horse’s muscles and the knight’s armor are detailed, but the background looks almost like a sketch. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
