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The image shows an individual mounted on a horse, facing right. The person is sitting upright on the horse, head turned slightly to the left. They have distinct facial features and wear a headdress with long feathers. The clothing is elaborate with draped fabric and visible patterns. Around them are other riders on the left and a standing figure on the right, dressed in layered garments. The horse is decorated with ornamental features around its head. The background includes architectural structures and open sky, suggesting an outdoor environment.
National Gallery of Art · Print
A Black Horseman
Stefano Della Bella
- Medium
- etching on laid paper [restrike]
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1986.50.40
- Credit line
- Transferred from The Library of Congress
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Horsemen
- Volume
- Quadreria Medicea, vol.3 [1986.50.11-108]
Subjects and terms
- Florentine
- equestrian
- portrait
- Horse
- Hat
- Portrait
- Man
NGA object ID 67719. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.