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Margaret of Austria on Horseback

1612

Raffaello Schiaminossi

Associated Names

Raffaello Schiaminossi

Artist, Italian, 1572 - 1622

This is a drawing of a procession. The image shows a group of figures on horseback dressed in ornate historical attire. The horses are detailed with elegant tack and ornaments. One of the riders is under a parasol, indicating importance. The illustration is dense with details of uniforms and equipment, giving a sense of movement and grandeur. Fine lines and cross-hatching techniques are used to create depth and texture in the drawing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching on laid paper [restrike]
Credit Line

Transferred from The Library of Congress
Accession Number

1986.50.144
Catalogue Raisonné

Bartsch, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q74873770

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