Equestrian Portrait of Giancarlo Doria 1606

Peter Paul Rubens’s “Equestrian Portrait of Giancarlo Doria” (1606) is a striking example of Baroque portraiture, depicting the Genoese nobleman Giancarlo Doria on horseback. The dynamic composition and dramatic use of light and shadow, characteristic of Rubens's style, create a sense of movement and energy. The painting is housed in the Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria in Genoa, Italy. This portrait, which was commissioned by Doria’s mother, showcases the sitter’s wealth and status through his luxurious attire and noble steed.