Vrouw uit Turkije te paard 1620 - 1664

"Vrouw uit Turkije te paard" (Woman from Turkey on Horseback) is an etching by Italian artist Stefano della Bella, created between 1620 and 1664. This small-scale print, measuring 89 mm by 55 mm, depicts a woman in Turkish dress riding a horse at full gallop. The woman's flowing garments and the energetic movement of the horse are captured with detailed hatching, a technique common in della Bella's oeuvre. The print is part of a series of allegorical representations of different countries and regions, each featuring a rider and a descriptive text. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases della Bella's mastery of line and detail, illustrating the artistic trends of 17th-century Italy.