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Margaret of Austria on Horseback

Raffaello Schiaminossi

1612

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Margaret of Austria on Horseback is a 1612 ink by Raffaello Schiaminossi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Raffaello Schiaminossi
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a busy scene with a woman on horseback in the center. Around her, a crowd of people in fancy clothes and hats watches or reacts. The background looks like a stage with a draped curtain. Some figures are pointing, others are kneeling, and one person is holding a scroll. The woman on horseback isn’t just riding—she’s the focus of everyone’s attention. The artist used sharp lines to create drama, making the scene feel alive and full of movement. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.