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Entry of Marie de Medici into Amsterdam [plate 4 of 6]

Pieter Nolpe after Jan Martsen

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of mounted riders in elaborate attire. The artwork features detailed depictions of horses and riders, with line work and shading. The riders are dressed in period clothing with ornate hats and garments. The horses are shown in various stances, conveying movement. The background is minimalistic with cloud formations and a vast sky. Detailed line work is used to highlight designs on the attire and the musculature of the horses.

Artwork Details

Date
1638
Medium
etching
Dimensions
5136 × 3495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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