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.
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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
Print
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.