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Death on Horseback

Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a skeletal figure riding a horse while holding a trumpet. The figure is mounted on a rearing horse, draped in flowing fabric that billows in response to the motion. In one hand, the figure brandishes a large trumpet. The background features distant landscapes and other figures reacting to the central figure's presence. The drawing style conveys a sense of motion and energy.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1648
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
3504 × 4362 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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