Lady on Horseback and the Lansquenet

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

Two individuals are depicted in the image. One person is standing beside a horse, while another is seated side-saddle on the horse. The man stands below the woman, who is seated above him on the horse. The man has sharp facial features and short hair, looking up at the woman. The woman has a gentle facial expression, delicate features, and her hair is tucked under a headdress with a long feather. Both individuals are dressed in historical attire. The man appears to be wearing armor or a fitted outfit with puffed sleeves, while the woman wears a long gown with puffed sleeves and a voluminous skirt. The man is holding a pole weapon with a blade, and the horse is equipped with a detailed bridle. The background shows a landscape with a body of water, a distant shore with mountains, and a castle on a hill among trees.