Allegory of "Pride Goeth Before Destruction...": A Gentleman and a Lady on Horseback

Christoph Bockstorfer

National Gallery of Art

The etching depicts a scene with a knight falling off a rearing horse, a man interacting with a large creature, and a distant landscape with a village, church, houses, mountain, and a castle atop it. The sky is clear, emphasizing the hills and structures. The artwork features detailed line work typical of renaissance prints, giving depth and texture to each element with intricate contours and shading. The monochromatic color palette contributes to the scene's ambiance. In the top portion, there is a framed inscription with a decorative border.