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Hungarian Cavalier

Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a man on horseback, with his whole body visible. The man is sitting in a relaxed but upright posture, looking confidently to his left. He has a prominent mustache and beard, with wavy hair partially covered by a hat adorned with a large feather. He is dressed in a richly textured robe-like garment. One of his hands holds the reins of the horse, and the other rests casually. In the background, two other figures on horseback can be seen, both in the middle distance. The scenery behind them shows a vast landscape with cloudy skies, and the ground appears detailed with textured lines indicating movement or pathways. The overall composition suggests motion and grandeur in a moment captured on the plains.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3388 × 3494 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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