Description
The Count-Duke of Olivares rides a rearing white horse in this commanding portrait by Diego Velázquez. Dark armor, gold ornament and a flowing red sash distinguish the rider against a broad, cloud-filled landscape, while the horse’s raised forelegs create a powerful sense of motion.
The landscape stretches away beneath the energetic foreground, setting the Count-Duke of Olivares within an expansive scene. The rider’s turned face provides a point of stillness amid the sweeping mane, tail and richly patterned equipment.
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