Artwork
Christine of Sweden on Horseback
Christine of Sweden on Horseback is an oil painting by the French Classical Baroque artist Sébastien Bourdon. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Christine of Sweden on Horseback is a 1653 oil painting by Sébastien Bourdon, a 17th-century French painter and engraver. The work is now held in the Museo del Prado and exemplifies the French Classical Baroque style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Christina of Sweden on horseback, dressed in formal attire and holding a sword. Her calm and confident demeanor, combined with the strength of the horse, convey a sense of authority and poise.
Technique & Style
The painting features a dark brown horse with a white forehead stripe, a woman in a dark dress with white accents, and a serene blue sky with white clouds. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, characteristic of the French Classical Baroque movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sébastien Bourdon (French pronunciation:; 2 February 1616 – 8 May 1671) was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame.
